The overexpression of ZEB1-AS1 significantly upregulated BMP7 levels, partially restored the expression of E-cadherin, and decreased α-SMA and vimentin expression resulted from HG stimulation via its interaction with miR-216a-5p, which further inhibited EMT of HK-2 cells and renal fibrosis (Meng et al., 2020). Here, CDH1 is linked to renal fibrosis.