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Table 2 Deregulated miRNAs that are located in the introns of protein-coding genes and host genes as well as the functions of host genes.

From: Altered expression of microRNAs in the myocardium of rats with acute myocardial infarction

miRNA

Host gene

Function of host gene

miR-923

UNC45B

UNC45B plays a role in myoblast fusion and sarcomere organization

miR-126

EGFL7

blood vessel development; angiogenesis; and vasculogenesis

miR-26b

CTDSP1

n/a

miR-199a

DNM2/DNM3

filopodium formation; centronuclear myopathy; growth and development of megakaryocytes

miR-214

DNM3

filopodium formation; centronuclear myopathy; growth and development of megakaryocytes

miR-499

MYH7B

cardiac muscle, striated muscle contraction, striated muscle thick filament