PAX8-AS1

rna

PAX8-AS1 regulates miR-15a-5p expression in endothelial cells, modulating inflammatory responses in acute coronary syndrome.

Pathway placement

Cascade stepPlaque inflammation

Confidencemedium

RationaleLong non-coding RNA regulating endothelial miR-15a-5p in plaque inflammation context.

Also acts inEndothelial activation/erosion

Druggability

Not assessed (no mapped human gene target).

Assay & specimen

Class-level default (no specific cleared assay)— generic method inferred from analyte class; confirm against a specific product insert before use.

Specimen

Whole blood (transcript)

Collection tube

PAXgene/Tempus RNA tube · K2/K3-EDTA (lavender-top)

Method / principle

RT-qPCR (TaqMan) or small-RNA sequencing

Reagent / substrate

Target-specific primers/probe; reverse transcriptase (miRNA: stem-loop RT primer)

Platform

qPCR instrument / NGS

Turnaround · availability

Research / send-out · Research (few LDTs)