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MIAT: An important long non-coding RNA regulating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases

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  • Yuxin Pan

  • Wusheng Yu

  • Yantao Han

  • Yingchun Shao

  • July 13, 2026

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Clinical Report: MIAT: A Key Long Non-Coding RNA Influencing Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disorders

Overview

This review highlights the role of Myocardial infarction-associated transcript (MIAT) in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It integrates recent research findings and discusses challenges for clinical application.

Background

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are leading causes of mortality globally, necessitating ongoing research into their underlying mechanisms. Long non-coding RNAs, such as MIAT, have emerged as significant regulators of gene expression and may influence various pathological processes.

Data Highlights

No numerical data or trial data is provided in the source material.

Key Findings

  • MIAT is implicated in multiple diseases beyond myocardial infarction, including ischemic stroke and various cancers.
  • Genome-wide association studies have linked MIAT single nucleotide polymorphisms to myocardial infarction incidence.
  • MIAT exhibits dynamic subcellular localization that is cell-type dependent and context-specific.
  • There are currently no clinical trials targeting MIAT, but its aberrant expression in diseases suggests potential for future research.
  • This review synthesizes literature up to 2025, focusing on MIAT's roles in both cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

Clinical Implications

Further research is needed to explore MIAT's clinical applications and address challenges in translation.

Conclusion

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of MIAT's role in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders.

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  4. Basic Research in Cardiology, 2021 -- LncRNA LncHrt supports cardiac metabolic balance and heart performance through the modulation of the LKB1-AMPK signaling pathway
  5. 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
  6. Nature Reviews Cardiology, 2026 -- Non-coding RNAs in lipid metabolism and their roles in atherosclerosis
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