MicroRNAs in Lipid Metabolism
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Lipid Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 70
Special Issue Editor
Interests: liver diseases; metabolism; lipids; inflammation; microRNAs
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
MicroRNAs and other small non-coding RNAs are critical regulators of mRNA and protein expression that participate in essential biological and cellular processes. Over the past few decades, several microRNAs have been identified as regulators of different genes and functions associated with lipid metabolism and the development of cardiometabolic diseases, including obesity, atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome. Lipid-regulatory microRNAs have been identified in key metabolic tissues, including the liver, adipose tissue, macrophages, and brain, among others, highlighting their significant role in the regulation of these molecules. However, while advancements in sequencing tools have accelerated the identification of microRNAs involved in lipid-associated diseases, the development of microRNA-based therapies remains challenging, particularly regarding their specific delivery, safety and potential use as non-invasive biomarkers.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide new insights into the regulation of lipid metabolism by microRNAs, including newly identified microRNAs and the recent progress in strategies designed to overcome current challenges associated with microRNA-based therapies.
We invite the submission of scientific works focused on lipid metabolism and microRNA regulation in metabolic diseases. While original research articles are highly encouraged, we also welcome review articles that comprehensively cover this topic.
Dr. Pablo Fernández-Tussy
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microRNAs
- lipid metabolism
- lipoproteins
- obesity
- atherosclerosis
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