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Cell Biology
Livia Fratini, Mariane Jaeger, Caroline Brunetto de Farias, Andre T. Brunetto, Algemir L. Brunetto, Lisa Shaw, Rafael Roesler
Summary: The transcription factor ZEB1 plays a critical role in cell function and embryonic development, with its activities regulated by interactions with miRNAs and lncRNAs. While the exact role of ZEB1 in pediatric cancer is still unclear, emerging evidence suggests its involvement in regulating solid tumors in children.
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
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Hematology
Esther Cynn, Daniel Y. Li, Marcella E. O'Reilly, Ying Wang, Alexander C. Bashore, Anjali Jha, Andrea S. Foulkes, Hanrui Zhang, Hanna Winter, Lars Maegdefessel, Hanying Yan, Mingyao Li, Leila Ross, Chenyi Xue, Muredach P. Reilly
Summary: In this study, researchers identified a non-conserved, human-specific long noncoding RNA called SIMALR that suppresses macrophage apoptosis in atherosclerosis. SIMALR interacts with HIF1α to regulate the transcription of a known macrophage survival factor, NTN1. This research highlights the importance of investigating the functions of human lncRNAs and exploring their translational and therapeutic potential in atherosclerosis.
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Clemens Gutmann, Manuel Mayr
Summary: Platelets play a crucial role in hemostasis and thrombosis. The measurement of platelet-derived microRNAs (miRNAs) in the circulation has shown potential as a novel marker for platelet reactivity. However, there are technical limitations in quantifying miRNAs and further research is needed to determine their clinical significance.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nicole R. DeSouza, Danielle Quaranto, Michelle Carnazza, Tara Jarboe, Raj K. Tiwari, Jan Geliebter
Summary: RNA biology has gained recognition in the past two decades through the discovery of novel transcriptomic elements and functions. Differential gene expression patterns of wild-type loci have contributed to the understanding of molecular mechanisms driving carcinogenic transformation. Non-coding RNA molecules, particularly long non-coding RNA expression, play a role in cellular activity and pathological cell transformation, expanding cancer studies and molecular targeting.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Desh Deepak Singh, Youngsun Kim, Seung Ah Choi, Ihn Han, Dharmendra Kumar Yadav
Summary: Based on recent research, the non-coding genome plays a crucial role in controlling genes and genetic programming during development, as well as in health and cardiovascular diseases. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), including miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs, have significant regulatory and structural roles in the human genome, making them promising for advanced diagnostics and prognosis evaluation.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Hyunjong Kim, Jaesub Kim, Juhee Ryu
Summary: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vascular disease that has become a primary cause of blindness in children worldwide. Although current therapies such as laser therapy and pharmacologic agents are commonly used to treat ROP, the search for novel therapeutic targets with less destructive properties is necessary. Noncoding RNA therapy has shown potential as next-generation therapy for treating ROP by regulating various noncoding RNAs.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Guangbing Xiong, Shutao Pan, Jikuan Jin, Xiaoxiang Wang, Ruizhi He, Feng Peng, Xu Li, Min Wang, Jianwei Zheng, Feng Zhu, Renyi Qin
Summary: The study provides a comprehensive review of the role of lncRNAs and miRNAs in the initiation and progression of pancreatic cancer, highlighting the crucial function of ceRNA networks in the biological processes of pancreatic cancer.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Silong Chen, Chengshou Zhang, Lifang Shen, Jianghua Hu, Xiangjun Chen, Yibo Yu
Summary: This review summarizes the research on the role of non-coding RNA (ncRNA) in cataracts. Recent studies have found that ncRNA plays a significant role in cataract formation by regulating cellular activities. Due to its importance in cataracts, further research on novel regulatory mechanisms is urgently needed, and the development of alternative therapies for cataract treatment seems promising.
PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tao Cai, Binyu Peng, Jun Hu, Yan He
Summary: Gastric cancer is a significant health burden worldwide, but the molecular mechanisms underlying its progression are not well understood. This study reveals the role of BBOX1-AS1 in regulating gastric cancer progression through the miR-361-3p/MUC13 axis, providing a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of gastric cancer.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jiahuan Wu, Xiangzhe Li, Qinghua Wang, Sheng Wang, Wenhua He, Qinfeng Wu, Chuanming Dong
Summary: This study investigates the effects of exercise therapy on the expression levels of noncoding RNAs in rats with spinal cord injury (SCI) and the role of competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) regulation mechanisms in this therapy. The results suggest that exercise therapy may exert its therapeutic effects on SCI through the modulation of lncRNA, miRNA, and mRNA expression.
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Plant Sciences
Ning Li, Tongtong Liu, Feng Guo, Jinwen Yang, Yugang Shi, Shuguang Wang, Daizhen Sun
Summary: This study identified lncRNAs, miRNAs, and genes related to drought stress in wheat through whole-transcriptome sequencing and explored their regulatory modules. The results revealed the potential role of these regulatory modules in wheat drought tolerance.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Heejoo Kim, Hwee Won Ji, Hyeon Woo Kim, Sung Hwan Yun, Jae Eun Park, Sun Jung Kim
Summary: The research revealed that Rg3 regulates the expression of lncRNA ATXN8OS and miR-424-5p in MCF-7 cancer cells, impacting cell proliferation and apoptosis, and subsequently affecting the expression of oncogenic target genes.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiyin Wang, Luca Parodi, Shannon M. M. Hawkins
Summary: Endometriosis is a chronic gynecologic disease without a cure, requiring improved therapies and noninvasive diagnostic tests. Research suggests that long noncoding RNAs and circular long noncoding RNAs play significant roles in the expression and function of endometriosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Marco De Martino, Francesco Esposito, Maria Capone, Pierlorenzo Pallante, Alfredo Fusco
Summary: Thyroid tumors are the most common neoplastic pathology of the endocrine system, with mutations in oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes playing a role in their development. Noncoding RNAs have been found to be crucial in regulating gene expression and tumor progression in thyroid cancer. Evaluating the noncoding RNA network could lead to a more personalized approach in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of thyroid cancer.
Review
Cell & Tissue Engineering
Lukasz Pulik, Bartosz Mierzejewski, Aleksandra Sibilska, Iwona Grabowska, Maria Anna Ciemerych, Pawel Legosz, Edyta Brzoska
Summary: Heterotopic ossification is the formation of bone in non-osseous tissues, and it can be caused by genetic or non-genetic factors. TGF beta 1, BMPs, activin A, and other factors are known to induce HO. Dysregulation of noncoding RNAs may also play a role in the development of HO.
STEM CELL RESEARCH & THERAPY
(2022)