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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Connecting the Dots: How MicroRNAs Link Asthma and Atherosclerosis.

Răzvan-Ionuț Zimbru, Elena-Larisa Zimbru, Florina-Maria Bojin, Laura Haidar, Minodora Andor, Octavia Oana Harich, Gabriela Tănasie, Carmen Tatu, Diana-Evelyne Mailat, Iulia-Maria Zbîrcea and 4 more

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors.

Răzvan-Ionuț ZimbruCenter of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0009-0008-5011-9233
Elena-Larisa ZimbruCenter of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Florina-Maria BojinCenter of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4737-423X
Laura HaidarCenter of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-5703-2578
Minodora AndorMultidisciplinary Heart Research Center, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Octavia Oana HarichCenter of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Gabriela TănasieCenter of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-6376-0571
Carmen TatuCenter of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Diana-Evelyne MailatMultidisciplinary Heart Research Center, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Iulia-Maria ZbîrceaDepartment of Automation and Applied Informatics, "Politehnica" University of Timisoara, 300006 Timișoara, Romania.
Bogdan HirtieENT Department, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300042 Timișoara, Romania.
Cristina UțaCenter of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Camelia-Felicia BănărescuCenter of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Carmen PanaitescuCenter of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies, Department of Functional Sciences, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-8749-9972

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Asthma and atherosclerosis are chronic conditions with distinct pathophysiologies, but overlapping inflammatory mechanisms that suggest a potential common regulatory framework. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), small non-coding RNA molecules that modulate gene expression post-transcriptionally, could be key players in linking these disorders. This review outlines how miRNAs contribute to the complex interplay between asthma and atherosclerosis, focusing on key miRNAs involved in inflammatory pathways, immune cell regulation and vascular remodeling. We discuss specific miRNAs, such as miR-155, miR-21 and miR-146a, which have been shown to modulate inflammatory cytokine production and T cell differentiation, impacting respiratory and cardiovascular health. The common miRNAs found in both asthma and atherosclerosis emphasize their role as potential biomarkers, but also as therapeutic targets. Understanding these molecular connections may unlock novel approaches for innovative, integrated treatment strategies that address both conditions and may significantly improve patient outcomes. Further research is needed to explore mechanistic pathways and validate the translational potential of miRNA-based interventions in preclinical and clinical settings.

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AsthmaAtherosclerosisMicroRNAsAnimalsBiomarkersGene Expression RegulationHumansInflammationBiomarkersMicroRNAsagomir and antagomir therapyasthmaatherosclerosisinflammationmicroRNA (miRNA)

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PMID40332077
PMCPMC12026532

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