Hyperglycemia is a pivotal driver of vascular complications in diabetes. The present study shows that the long non-coding RNA SNHG15 is downregulated under hyperglycemic conditions. Its overexpression improves hyperglycemia-impaired endothelial dysfunction via reduced expression TXNIP, a thioredoxin-interacting protein. As a novel regulator of endothelial function in diabetes, SNHG15 is a potential therapeutic target for diabetic endothelial dysfunction.
- Qian-qian Zhu
- Ming-chun Lai
- Hong-kun Zhang
