Does microRNA-204 regulate vascular smooth muscle cell calcification in vitro and in vivo?
Our study has shown that down-regulation of miR-204 may contribute to β-glycerophosphate-induced VSMC calcification through regulating Runx2. miR-204 represents an important new regulator of VSMC calcification and a potential therapeutic target in medial artery calcification.
The risk of having MetS was significantly associated with higher SBP even within normotension. Primary prevention, such as lifestyle modification, and more strict control of BP should be stressed in postmenopausal women.