Plasma levels of lipometabolism-related miR-122 and miR-370 are increased in patients with hyperlipidemia and associated with coronary artery disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hyperlipidemia plays a crucial role in the development and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD). Recent studies have identified that microRNAs (miRNAs) are important regulators of lipid metabolism, but little is known about t...

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Main Authors: Gao Wei, He Hui-Wei, Wang Ze-Mu, Zhao Huan, Lian Xiao-Qing, Wang Yong-Sheng, Zhu Jun, Yan Jian-Jun, Zhang Ding-Guo, Yang Zhi-Jian, Wang Lian-Sheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/55