Mmu_circ_0001148 promotes endothlial-mesenchymal transition via regulating miR-218-5p/JMY axis and drives progression of atherosclerosis.

Atherosclerosis (AS) is a common cardiovascular disease and responsible for the high mortality of cardiovascular emergencies. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) show a potential role in atherogenesis. We identified an aberrantly expressed circRNA (circ_0001148) in atherosclerotic tissues.