High Concentrations of Uric Acid Inhibit Angiogenesis via Regulation of the Krüppel-Like Factor 2-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A Axis by miR-92a

Abstract

This study reported that there is a novel pathway regulating angiogenesis under HUA conditions. In the presence of HUA, miR-92a downregulation increased KLF2 expression, subsequently inhibiting VEGFA, which resulted in decreased angiogenesis. Thus, this study reports a possible mechanism for cardiovascular injury caused by hyperuricemia and suggests that the miR-92a-KLF2-VEGFA axis may be a target for hyperuricemia treatment.