Aims
Emerging literature illustrates critical roles of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the progression of atherosclerosis. However, the biological functions and mechanism by which lncRNAs regulate the atherosclerosis remain unclear. Materials and
Methods
Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were treated with oxidative low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL). RNA and protein levels were respectively measured using RT-qPCR and western blot. Molecular interaction was detected using luciferase reporter assay and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP). Proliferation and migration were measured using CCK-8 and wound healing assay. Key findings: Here,
Significance
In conclusion, these results show the essential roles of E2F1/SNHG7/miR-186-5p/MMP2 axis on the proliferation and migration of endothelial cells, providing a potential therapeutic target for atherosclerosis.