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Aging-Associated miR-217 Aggravates Atherosclerosis and Promotes Cardiovascular Dysfunction.

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Objective

microRNAs are master regulators of gene expression with essential roles in virtually all biological processes. miR-217 has been associated with aging and cellular senescence, but its role in vascular disease is not understood. Approach and Results: We have used an inducible endothelium-specific knock-in mouse model to address the role of miR-217 in vascular function and atherosclerosis. miR-217 reduced NO production and promoted endothelial dysfunction, increased blood pressure, and exacerbated atherosclerosis in proatherogenic apoE^-/^- mice. Moreover, increased endothelial miR-217 expression led to the development of coronary artery disease and altered left ventricular heart function, inducing diastolic and systolic dysfunction. Conversely, inhibition of endogenous vascular miR-217 in apoE^-/- mice improved vascular contractility and diminished atherosclerosis. Transcriptome analysis revealed that miR-217 regulates an endothelial signaling hub and downregulates a network of eNOS (endothelial NO synthase) activators, including VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) and apelin receptor pathways, resulting in diminished eNOS expression. Further analysis revealed that human plasma miR-217 is a biomarker of vascular aging and cardiovascular risk.

Conclusions

Our results highlight the therapeutic potential of miR-217 inhibitors in aging-related cardiovascular disease.

SUBMITTER: de Yebenes VG

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7505150 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Aging-Associated miR-217 Aggravates Atherosclerosis and Promotes Cardiovascular Dysfunction.

de Yébenes Virginia G VG Briones Ana M AM Martos-Folgado Inmaculada I Mur Sonia M SM Oller Jorge J Bilal Faiz F González-Amor María M Méndez-Barbero Nerea N Silla-Castro Juan Carlos JC Were Felipe F Jiménez-Borreguero Luis J LJ Sánchez-Cabo Fátima F Bueno Héctor H Salaices Mercedes M Redondo Juan Miguel JM Ramiro Almudena R AR

Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology 20200827 10

<h4>Objective</h4>microRNAs are master regulators of gene expression with essential roles in virtually all biological processes. miR-217 has been associated with aging and cellular senescence, but its role in vascular disease is not understood. Approach and Results: We have used an inducible endothelium-specific knock-in mouse model to address the role of miR-217 in vascular function and atherosclerosis. miR-217 reduced NO production and promoted endothelial dysfunction, increased blood pressure ...[more]

PMID: 32847388

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Aging-Associated miR-217 Aggravates Atherosclerosis and Promotes Cardiovascular Dysfunction.

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Aging-Associated miR-217 Aggravates Atherosclerosis and Promotes Cardiovascular Dysfunction.

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