Non-coding RNAs in the Vasculature
Author | : Thomas Thum |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 101 |
Release | : 2017-03-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319529455 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319529455 |
Rating | : 4/5 (455 Downloads) |
Download or read book Non-coding RNAs in the Vasculature written by Thomas Thum and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the importance of regulatory RNAs in the vasculature. The main topics discussed include the role of regRNAs in vascular development and angiogenesis, ischemic cardiovascular disease and repair mechanisms, diabetic and metabolic vascular disease, atherosclerosis and vascular inflammation, as well as diagnostics of vascular disease using circulating miRNAs. Lastly, it offers an overview of emerging topics such as microvesicle-mediated miRNA cellular trafficking and the vascular importance of long non-coding RNAs. It is an invaluable resource for academics, researchers and students working in the field of vascular biology.