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Review
. 2022 May;24(5):145-156.
doi: 10.1007/s11906-022-01175-8. Epub 2022 Feb 5.

Sox6, A Potential Target for MicroRNAs in Cardiometabolic Disease

Mohammad Saleem  1 , Sharla Rahman  2 , Fernando Elijovich  1 , Cheryl L Laffer  1 , Lale A Ertuglu  1 , Sepiso K Masenga  3 , Annet Kirabo  4
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Review

Sox6, A Potential Target for MicroRNAs in Cardiometabolic Disease

Mohammad Saleem et al. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2022 May.

Abstract

Purpose of review: The study aims to review recent advances in knowledge on the interplay between miRNAs and the sex-determining Region Y (SRY)-related high-mobility-group box 6 (Sox6) in physiology and pathophysiology, highlighting an important role in autoimmune and cardiometabolic conditions.

Recent findings: The transcription factor Sox6 is an important member of the SoxD family and plays an indispensable role in adult tissue homeostasis, regeneration, and physiology. Abnormal expression of the Sox6 gene has been implicated in several disease conditions including diabetes, cardiomyopathy, autoimmune diseases, and hypertension. Expression of Sox6 is regulated by miRNAs, which are RNAs of about 22 nucleotides, and have also been implicated in several pathophysiological conditions where Sox6 plays a role. Regulation of Sox6 by miRNAs is important in diverse physiological tissues and organs. Dysregulation of the interplay between miRNAs and Sox6 is an important determinant of various disease conditions and may be actionable for therapeutic purposes.

Keywords: Cardiovascular diseases; Diabetes; Hypertension; Sox6; miRNAs.

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