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Experimental therapeutic approaches employing viral vectors, nanoparticles, stem cell\u2013based delivery, and exosome systems have resulted in enhanced tissue preservation, angiogenesis, and functional outcomes in preclinical models.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>miRNAs serve as critical molecular regulators and represent promising therapeutic targets. Nevertheless, clinical translation is constrained by challenges such as delivery barriers, off\u2010target effects, and the complexity of miRNA\u2010mediated regulatory networks. 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