Among the dysregulated 516 genes in the MI model group, 12 were transcription factors, including CEBPD, CREB3, BCL3, SIX4, NFATC4, MAFF, ERF, NFIB, MITF, AEBP1, EGR2, and PRRX2. Here, ERF is linked to myocardial infarction.