In:
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 18, No. 2 ( 2024-2-1), p. e0011865-
Abstract:
Chagas cardiomyopathy (ChCM) is a severe form of Chagas disease and a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The dysregulation of the immune response leads to cardiac remodeling and functional disruptions, resulting in life-threatening complications. Conventional diagnostic methods have limitations, and therapeutic response evaluation is challenging. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), important regulators of gene expression, show potential as biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis. Aim This review aims to summarize experimental findings on miRNA expression in ChCM and explore the potential of these miRNAs as biomarkers of Chagas disease. Methods The search was conducted in the US National Library of Medicine MEDLINE/PubMed public database using the terms “Chagas cardiomyopathy” OR “Chagas disease” AND “microRNA” OR “miRNA” OR “miR.” Additionally, bioinformatics analysis was performed to investigate miRNA-target interactions and explore enrichment pathways of gene ontology biological processes and molecular functions. Results The miR-21, miR-146b, miR-146a, and miR-155 consistently exhibited up-regulation, whereas miR-145 was down-regulated in ChCM. These specific miRNAs have been linked to fibrosis, immune response, and inflammatory processes in heart tissue. Moreover, the findings from various studies indicate that these miRNAs have the potential as biomarkers for the disease and could be targeted in therapeutic strategies for ChCM. Conclusion In this review, we point out miR-21, miR-146b, miR-146a, miR-155, and miR-145-5p role in the complex mechanisms of ChCM. These miRNAs have been shown as potential biomarkers for precise diagnosis, reliable prognostic evaluation, and effective treatment strategies in the ChCM.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1935-2735
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0011865
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0011865.g001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0011865.g002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0011865.g003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0011865.g004
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0011865.t001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pntd.0011865.s001
Language:
English
Publisher:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date:
2024
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