The discovery of microRNAs and their role in diseases was a breakthrough that inspired
research into microRNAs as drug targets. Cardiovascular diseases are an area in which …

Research showing that microRNAs (miRNAs) are versatile regulators of gene expression
has instigated tremendous interest in cardiovascular research. The overwhelming majority of …

The CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) in endothelial cells (ECs) and vascular smooth
muscle cells (VSMCs) is crucial for vascular integrity. The atheroprotective functions of …

The migration of neutrophils from the blood circulation to sites of infection or injury is a key
immune response and requires the breaching of endothelial cells (ECs) that line the inner …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by the gradual buildup of
plaques within the vessel wall of middle-sized and large arteries. The occurrence and …

Autophagy is an essential intracellular process for cellular quality control. It enables cell
homeostasis through the selective degradation of harmful protein aggregates and damaged …

Recent advancements in small RNA sequencing have unveiled a previously hidden world of
regulatory small noncoding RNAs (sncRNAs) that extend beyond the well-studied small …

The global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has deranged the recent
history of humankind, afflicting more than 27 million individuals to date. While the majority of …

Abstract mRNA-based vaccines have been used globally to eradicate the coronavirus-
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Vaccine efficacy and adverse reactions depend on …

As a self-degradative mechanism, macroautophagy/autophagy has a role in the
maintenance of energy homeostasis during critical periods in the development of cells. It …