USF-LVHN SELECT
Regulatory miRNAs and lncRNAs in Skin Cancer: A Narrative Review.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-6-2023
Abstract
Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have a significant regulatory role in the pathogenesis of skin cancer, despite the fact that protein-coding genes have generally been the focus of research efforts in the field. We comment on the actions of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) in the current review with an eye toward potential therapeutic treatments. LncRNAs are remarkably adaptable, acting as scaffolding, guides, or decoys to modify key signaling pathways (i.e., the Wnt/β-catenin pathway) and gene expression. As post-transcriptional gatekeepers, miRNAs control gene expression by attaching to messenger RNAs and causing their degradation or suppression during translation. Cell cycle regulation, cellular differentiation, and immunological responses are all affected by the dysregulation of miRNAs observed in skin cancer. NcRNAs also show promise as diagnostic biomarkers and prognostic indicators. Unraveling the complexity of the regulatory networks governed by ncRNAs in skin cancer offers unprecedented opportunities for groundbreaking targeted therapies, revolutionizing the landscape of dermatologic care.
Volume
13
Issue
8
ISSN
2075-1729
Published In/Presented At
Natarelli, N., Boby, A., Aflatooni, S., Tran, J. T., Diaz, M. J., Taneja, K., & Forouzandeh, M. (2023). Regulatory miRNAs and lncRNAs in Skin Cancer: A Narrative Review. Life (Basel, Switzerland), 13(8), 1696. https://doi.org/10.3390/life13081696
Disciplines
Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
37629553
Department(s)
USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students
Document Type
Article