title: Alteration of Aging-Dependent MicroRNAs in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
abstract: Preclinical Research Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is the most severe fibrotic lung disease and characterized by the accumulation of (myo)fibroblasts and collagen within the alveolar wall resulting in obliteration of the gas-exchange surface. Although the detailed pathogenesis is not understood, recent studies have found that several microRNAs (miRNAs) are associated with the progression of lung diseases including IPF. IPF is a fibrotic disease and, most frequently found in an aged population. In this review, the functional roles of miRNAs that are deregulated in IPF progression are discussed together with how aging affects the miRNA signature, altering the fibroblast phenotype and promoting lung fibrosis. Finally, the possibility of targeting miRNAs as a therapeutic approach for the treatment of IPF is discussed.
authors: Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA.
authors: Richard Seonghun
authors: RS
authors: Nho
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000235:genetics*; D006801:Humans; D054990:Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology; D035683:MicroRNAs / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors* / Q000235:genetics*; D008957:Models, Genetic; D058990:Molecular Targeted Therapy / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D035683:MicroRNAs
keywords: aging; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; microRNA; reactive oxygen species