Role of non-coding RNAs in physiological and pathological angiogenesis

Angiogenesis, the process of building new vessels, is important in physiology. In addition, it is involved in different pathologies, including cancers, ischemia, macular degeneration and inflammatory bowel disease. The regulation of angiogenesis is multifaceted and according to recent data includes transcriptional modulation by enhancers and non-coding RNAs as well as post-transcriptional regulation by microRNAs. In this review, we highlight recent findings in this field that relate both to physiological and pathological angiogenesis and discuss the effects on key angiogenic factors.