Figure 2From: Exosomal miRNAs as potential biomarkers of cardiovascular risk in children Schematic diagram illustrating the potential use of exosomal miRNAs to identify children at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD (+)). Children with obesity, OSA, or both may be at increased risk of CVD but currently their identification is difficult. Exosomes isolated from children with CVD (+) will differ from those children that do not exhibit increased CVD risk (CVD (−)). Identification and validation of candidate exosomal miRNAs can then be used as biomarkers for diagnostic purposes and potentially provide insights into therapeutic strategies.Back to article page