Yuwei Cai

Dr. Yuwei Cai

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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7 January 2025 in Biomedicines
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YHYi He
Yi He
YCYuwei Cai
Yuwei Cai
YCYanyan Cao
Yanyan Cao
YWYan Wang
Yan Wang
JWJing Wang
Jing Wang
HDHu Ding
Hu Ding
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death worldwide, and new therapeutic strategies are urgently needed. In recent years, enhancer RNAs (eRNAs) have gradually attracted attention because they offer new directions for the treatment of CVDs. Super-enhancer RNAs (seRNAs) are a subset of non-coding RNAs that are transcribed from regions of the genome known as super enhancers, which are large clusters of enhancers with a high density of transcription factors and cofactors. These regions play a pivotal role in regulating genes involved in cell identity and disease progression. This article reviews the characteristics of seRNAs, their expression patterns, and regulatory mechanisms in the cardiovascular system. We also explore their role in the occurrence and development of CVDs, as well as their potential as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Currently, therapies targeting seRNAs are a research hotspot. The development of specific inhibitors or activators is expected to facilitate precise interventions for CVDs. In addition, the use of gene editing techniques to modify relevant eRNA introduces new possibilities for disease treatment. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of seRNAs in CVDs and discusses their potential as a novel class of therapeutic targets.

19 December 2024 in Preprints.org
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YHYi He
Yi He
YCYuwei Cai
Yuwei Cai
YCYan Yan Cao
Yan Yan Cao
YWYan Wang
Yan Wang
JWJing Wang
Jing Wang
HDHu Ding
Hu Ding
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death worldwide. In recent years, enhancer RNAs (eRNAs) have gradually attracted attention because they offer new directions for the treatment of CVDs. This article reviews the characteristics of super-enhancer RNAs (seRNAs) and their expression and regulatory mechanisms in the cardiovascular system. We also explore their role in the occurrence and development of CVDs, as well as their potential as diagnostic markers and treatment targets. Currently, therapies targeting seRNAs are a research hotspot. The development of specific inhibitors or activators is expected to facilitate precise interventions for CVDs. In addition, the use of gene editing techniques to modify relevant eRNA introduce new possibilities for disease treatment.