US8440636B2

Micro-RNA family that modulates fibrosis and uses thereof

University of Texas System

Abstract

The present invention relates to the identification of a microRNA family, designated miR-29a-c, that is a key regulator of fibrosis in cardiac tissue. The inventors show that members of the miR-29 family are down-regulated in the heart tissue in response to stress, and are up-regulated in heart …

University: University of Texas System
Assignee: The Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor: Eric Olson
Priority date: July 31, 2007
Filing date: July 31, 2008
Grant date: May 14, 2013
Publication date: May 14, 2013
Language: en
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