Genetic polymorphisms offer insight into the causal role of microRNA in coronary artery disease

There is growing interest in the potential of circulating microRNAs (miRNAs), a class of small and noncoding RNA molecules, as diagnostic and/or prognostic biomarkers in coronary artery disease (CAD). Despite this promising role, there are still widespread inconsistencies among studies, and important obstacles must be overcome before miRNAs can enter clinical practice.