RNA Sequencing-Based Profiling of Differentially Expressed MicroRNAs in Endothelial Cells from Offspring of Hypertensive Pregnancies

Offspring of mothers with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are at increased risk of developing endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in adulthood. MicroRNAs (miRNAs), as key regulators of endothelial cells, may contribute to the early onset of endothelial dysfunction. However, there are limited studies characterizing the miRNA profile of endothelial cells in offspring of HDP. Therefore, this study aims to determine the miRNA expression profile of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) isolated from the offspring of HDP. RNA-seq profiling of HUVECs which were isolated from the umbilical cords of normal and hypertensive pregnancies.