Non-coding RNAs in disease: from mechanisms to therapeutics
Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a heterogeneous group of transcripts that, by definition, are
not translated into proteins. Since their discovery, ncRNAs have emerged as important …
not translated into proteins. Since their discovery, ncRNAs have emerged as important …
Hallmarks of cardiovascular ageing
Normal circulatory function is a key determinant of disease-free life expectancy (healthspan).
Indeed, pathologies affecting the cardiovascular system, which are growing in prevalence …
Indeed, pathologies affecting the cardiovascular system, which are growing in prevalence …
The status of the human gene catalogue
Scientists have been trying to identify every gene in the human genome since the initial draft
was published in 2001. In the years since, much progress has been made in identifying …
was published in 2001. In the years since, much progress has been made in identifying …
Transcription regulation by long non-coding RNAs: mechanisms and disease relevance
J Ferrer, N Dimitrova - Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, 2024 - nature.com
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) outnumber protein-coding transcripts, but their functions
remain largely unknown. In this Review, we discuss the emerging roles of lncRNAs in the …
remain largely unknown. In this Review, we discuss the emerging roles of lncRNAs in the …
Involvement of lncRNAs in cancer cells migration, invasion and metastasis: cytoskeleton and ECM crosstalk
Cancer is the main cause of death worldwide and metastasis is a major cause of poor
prognosis and cancer-associated mortality. Metastatic conversion of cancer cells is a …
prognosis and cancer-associated mortality. Metastatic conversion of cancer cells is a …
Non-coding RNA in the wiring and remodeling of neural circuits
M Soutschek, G Schratt - Neuron, 2023 - cell.com
The brain constantly adapts to changes in the environment, a capability that underlies
memory and behavior. Long-term adaptations require the remodeling of neural circuits that …
memory and behavior. Long-term adaptations require the remodeling of neural circuits that …
Non-coding RNAs in lung cancer: molecular mechanisms and clinical applications
Y Liu, W Ding, J Wang, X Ao, J Xue - Frontiers in oncology, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Lung cancer (LC) is a heterogeneous disease with high malignant degree, rapid growth,
and early metastasis. The clinical outcomes of LC patients are generally poor due to the …
and early metastasis. The clinical outcomes of LC patients are generally poor due to the …
The evolving functions of the vasculature in regulating adipose tissue biology in health and obesity
Adipose tissue is an endocrine organ and a crucial regulator of energy storage and systemic
metabolic homeostasis. Additionally, adipose tissue is a pivotal regulator of cardiovascular …
metabolic homeostasis. Additionally, adipose tissue is a pivotal regulator of cardiovascular …
Targeting and engineering long non-coding RNAs for cancer therapy
RNA therapeutics (RNATx) aim to treat diseases, including cancer, by targeting or
employing RNA molecules for therapeutic purposes. Amongst the most promising targets …
employing RNA molecules for therapeutic purposes. Amongst the most promising targets …
HuR-mediated nucleocytoplasmic translocation of HOTAIR relieves its inhibition of osteogenic differentiation and promotes bone formation
Y Li, W Sun, J Li, R Du, W Xing, X Yuan, G Zhong… - Bone Research, 2023 - nature.com
Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) osteogenic differentiation and osteoblast
function play critical roles in bone formation, which is a highly regulated process. Long …
function play critical roles in bone formation, which is a highly regulated process. Long …