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  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Cardiovascular Biology

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  • Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) were once considered transcriptional noise but are now recognized for vital roles in biological processes.
  • Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) regulate blood pressure and vessel tone; their dysfunction contributes to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the functions of lncRNAs in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs).
  • To highlight the role of lncRNAs in VSMC proliferation, apoptosis, and phenotype.
  • To explore the involvement of lncRNAs in VSMC-related cardiovascular diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on lncRNA functions in VSMCs.
  • Analysis of studies investigating lncRNA involvement in VSMC biology and disease.

Main Results:

  • lncRNAs are key regulators of VSMC proliferation and apoptosis.
  • lncRNAs influence the contractile and migratory phenotypes of VSMCs.
  • Emerging evidence implicates lncRNAs in the pathogenesis of VSMC-related CVDs.

Conclusions:

  • lncRNAs are critical players in maintaining VSMC homeostasis and function.
  • Dysregulation of lncRNAs contributes to cardiovascular disease development.
  • Targeting lncRNAs presents a potential therapeutic strategy for cardiovascular disorders.