Involvement of MicroRNAs in the regulation of muscle wasting during catabolic conditions

Ricardo José Soares, Stefano Cagnin, Francesco Chemello, Matteo Silvestrin, Antonio Musaro, Cristiano De Pitta, Gerolamo Lanfranchi, Marco Sandri

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Abstract

Background: MicroRNAs are important modulators of gene expression but their role in the atrophy program and in muscle loss is unknown. Results: miRNA-206 and miRNA-21 are critical for regulation of the atrophy program after denervation. Conclusion: miRNAs are important for the fine-tuning of the atrophy program. Significance: Modulating miRNA expression is a novel potential therapeutic approach for counteracting muscle loss and weakness in catabolic conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)21909-21925
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume289
Issue number32
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 8 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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