MicroRNAs have been shown to be critically involved in control of cell survival and cell death decisions. By identifying microRNAs implicated in Endoplasmic Reticulum stress-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis, it is envisaged that protein targets involved in same can be identified through specifically selected microRNAs. The microRNAs targeted are miR-351, miR-322, miR-125, miR-424 and miR-7a. Furthermore, the potential application of these identified proteins in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, in particular congestive heart failure, is disclosed.
