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MicroRNA Biomarkers and Platelet Reactivity: The Clot Thickens

Sunderland, N; Skroblin, P; Barwari, T; Huntley, RP; Lu, R; Joshi, A; Lovering, RC; (2017) MicroRNA Biomarkers and Platelet Reactivity: The Clot Thickens. Circulation Research , 120 (2) pp. 418-435. 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.116.309303. Green open access

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Abstract

Over the last few years, several groups have evaluated the potential of microRNAs (miRNAs) as biomarkers for cardiometabolic disease. In this review, we discuss the emerging literature on the role of miRNAs and other small noncoding RNAs in platelets and in the circulation, and the potential use of miRNAs as biomarkers for platelet activation. Platelets are a major source of miRNAs, YRNAs, and circular RNAs. By harnessing multiomics approaches, we may gain valuable insights into their potential function. Because not all miRNAs are detectable in the circulation, we also created a gene ontology annotation for circulating miRNAs using the gene ontology term extracellular space as part of blood plasma. Finally, we share key insights for measuring circulating miRNAs. We propose ways to standardize miRNA measurements, in particular by using platelet-poor plasma to avoid confounding caused by residual platelets in plasma or by adding RNase inhibitors to serum to reduce degradation. This should enhance comparability of miRNA measurements across different cohorts. We provide recommendations for future miRNA biomarker studies, emphasizing the need for accurate interpretation within a biological and methodological context.

Type: Article
Title: MicroRNA Biomarkers and Platelet Reactivity: The Clot Thickens
Location: United States
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.116.309303
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.116.309303
Language: English
Additional information: Copyright © 2017 American Heart Association, Inc.
Keywords: acute coronary syndrome, biomarker, noncoding RNA, platelet, platelet inhibitor
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Cardiovascular Science
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Population Health Sciences > Institute of Cardiovascular Science > Pre-clinical and Fundamental Science
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1540439
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