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To identify novel lncRNAs that may be involved in the regulation of angiogenesis, we detected the mRNA of 84 lncRNAs in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) exposed to hypoxia for 24h. One of these, rhabdomyosarcoma 2-associated transcript (RMST), is significantly upregulated by hypoxia. Little is known about the presence and roles of RMST in EC function.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Objective:<\/jats:bold> The main objective of the study was to investigate the regulation of RMST in ECs and to determine its role in EC survival, proliferation, migration, and differentiation.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold> Using qPCR, basal mRNA levels of 10 RMST isoforms in HUVECs were measured. Levels were then measured in response to 24h of hypoxia, 7days of differentiation in a co-culture assay, and exposure to four different angiogenesis factors. Functional roles of RMST in EC survival, migration, and differentiation were quantified by using a loss-of-function approach (transfection with single-stranded antisense LNA GapmeRs). EC survival was measured using cell counts and crystal violet assays. Cell migration and differentiation were measured using scratch wound healing and Matrigel\u00ae differentiation assays, respectively.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold> Five RMST isoforms (RMST-202, -203, -204, -206, and -207) were detected in HUVECs and human microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC-1s). Other types of vascular cells, including human aortic valve interstitial cells and human aortic smooth muscle cells, did not display this expression profile. RMST was significantly upregulated in response to 24h of hypoxia and in response to 7days of HUVEC co-culture with human lung fibroblasts. RMST was significantly downregulated by angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2), but not by VEGF, FGF-2, or angiopoietin-1 (Ang-1). Selective knockdown of RMST demonstrated that it promotes EC survival in response to serum deprivation. It is also required for VEGF- and Ang-1-induced EC survival and migration, but not for differentiation.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:<\/jats:bold> We conclude that RMST is expressed in human ECs and that this expression is upregulated in response to hypoxia and during differentiation into capillary-like structures. 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