Long non-coding RNAs in humans: Classification, genomic organization and function
April 2025
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate numerous biological functions in animals. Despite recent advances in lncRNA research, their structural and functional annotation and classification remain an...
The emerging role of miRNAs in biological aging and age-related diseases
August 2025
Ageing is a complex biological process characterised by the accumulation of molecular and cellular damage leading to functional decline and an increased risk of chronic disease and geriatric syndromes....
Recent advances in the development and clinical application of miRNAs in infectious diseases
February 2025
In the search for new biomarkers and therapeutic targets for infectious diseases, several molecules have been investigated. Small RNAs, known as microRNAs (miRs), are important regulators of gene expression,...
miRNA-195-5p modulates cell proliferation and stemness by targeting the Wnt signalling network in breast cancer
December 2025
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are a specific subpopulation of cells within the tumour characterised by self-renewal, proliferation and tumorigenic potential. Heterogeneity in the CSCs population and their...
Stability of microRNAs in serum and plasma reveal promise as a circulating biomarker
December 2025
To verify the stability and reliability of circulating microRNA (miRNA) profiles in plasma and serum under different processing and storage conditions to inform future applications to circulating biomarker...
Small RNA sequencing in individually selected sperm: Biomarkers for male subfertility and predictors of pregnancy success
February 2026
Sperm quality defined by motility and morphology has critical implications for fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Small RNAs, including microRNAs (miRNAs) and Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs), play regulatory...
Non-coding RNAs in congenital heart disease and placental development: Bridging molecular mechanisms to clinical biomarkers and therapies
February 2026
Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have emerged as pivotal regulators of gene expression, orchestrating embryonic development and disease pathogenesis. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the origin,...
RNA and liquid-liquid phase separation
June 2021
Liquid-Liquid Phase Separation (LLPS) is a biological phenomenon that refers to the components of similar properties form droplets condensate in cells. These droplets play an important role in maintaining...
Exploring the role of noncoding RNAs in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and precision medicine
December 2024
This review article studies the complex field of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) in cancer biology, focusing on their potential use as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. NcRNAs include circular RNAs (circRNAs),...
Long non-coding RNAs in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Disease implication, challenges and therapeutic opportunities
February 2026
B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) manifests as an abnormal proliferation of neoplastic B-cell lymphocytes, adversely affecting both children and adults. Despite the advancements in cancer...
Circadian rhythm-related miR-6883-5p suppresses enzalutamide-resistant prostate cancer
February 2026
The increasing incidence of prostate cancer (PCa), particularly the emergence of treatment-resistant castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), has intensified research efforts to address this lethal...
Emerging roles of CircRNA-miRNA networks in cancer development and therapeutic response
February 2025
The complex interplay of epigenetic factors is essential in regulating the hallmarks of cancer and orchestrating intricate molecular interactions during tumor progression. Circular RNAs (circRNAs),...
LncRNA-EME1 enhances BRCA1 recruitment and alters repair of DNA damage in cervical cancer radioresistance
February 2026
Cervical cancer is a significant cause of mortality in women globally, and radioresistance limits the effectiveness of standard radiotherapy treatment. Exploring the molecular mechanisms that contribute...
Long noncoding RNAs as promising biomarkers in cancer
June 2022
Despite many advances in diagnosis and therapy (surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy), cancer remains one of the most important public health problems worldwide. Every day, the role of exosomes...
Long noncoding RNA MALAT-1: A versatile regulator in cancer progression, metastasis, immunity, and therapeutic resistance
June 2024
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are RNA transcripts longer than 200 nucleotides that do not code for proteins but have been linked to cancer development and metastasis. Metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma...
The role of long non-coding RNAs in cardiovascular diseases: A comprehensive review
April 2025
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, posing significant challenges to healthcare systems. Despite advances in medical interventions, the molecular...
Small non-coding RNAs as regulators of structural evolution and carcinogenesis
June 2017
Small non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) are part of non-coding oligonucleotide regulators with wide physiologic and morphologic functions. They control genetic programing of cells, and may modulate processes...
Biological functions and affected signaling pathways by Long Non-Coding RNAs in the immune system
February 2025
Recently, the various regulative functions of long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) have been well determined. Recently, the vital role of LncRNAs as gene regulators has been identified in the immune system,...
The full recovery of mice (Mus Musculus C57BL/6 strain) from virus–induced sarcoma after treatment with a complex of DDMC delivery system and sncRNAs
June 2019
Virus-induced cellular genetic modifications result in the development of many human cancers....
miR-129-1-3p down-regulation promotes BAG cochaperone 3 (BAG3)-driven pro-fibrotic processes in primary fibroblasts from patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
December 2025
Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is a rare and severe skin fragility disease due to loss-of-function mutations in the COL7A1 gene. RDEB patients suffer from relentless mucocutaneous...
Methods of miRNA delivery and possibilities of their application in neuro-oncology
December 2023
In the current phase of medical progress, practical neuro-oncology faces critical challenges. These include the quest for and development of innovative methodological approaches, as well as the enhancement...
AQUARIUM_HB: a bioinformatics pipeline for human blood circular RNA analysis
February 2026
Accurately identifying and quantifying human blood circular RNAs (circRNAs) from RNA-seq data is a critical bioinformatics challenge in biomarker discovery for human diseases. In this study, we present...
Exosome-like nanovesicles from Dunaliella salina efficient sequential Co-delivery of anti-PDL1 and miR-375 for enhancing gene/immune therapy
October 2025
Esophageal cancer is one of the common malignant tumors of digestive system. Despite many advances in the treatment of esophageal cancer, many challenges remain. As an endogenous extracellular vesicle,...
Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde: The multifaceted roles of miR-145-5p in human health and disease
April 2025
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are classified as small, non-coding RNAs that play crucial roles in diverse biological processes, including cellular development, differentiation, growth, and metabolism. MiRNAs regulate...
Ferroptosis contributes to the progression of female-specific neoplasms, from breast cancer to gynecological malignancies in a manner regulated by non-coding RNAs: Mechanistic implications
December 2024
Ferroptosis, a recently identified type of non-apoptotic cell death, triggers the elimination of cells in the presence of lipid peroxidation and in an iron-dependent manner. Indeed, ferroptosis-stimulating...