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...
Noncoding RNAs are indispensable architects and regulators of biomolecular condensates
June 2026
Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a biophysical mechanism by which certain biomolecules demix from the cytosol or nucleoplasm to form membraneless organelles. These droplet-like assemblies are...
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....
The circular RNA landscape: Biogenesis, functions, identification pipelines, and biomedical applications
June 2026
Circular RNAs (circRNAs), a subtype of RNA molecules, possess distinctive characteristics, including their closed circular structure, stability, tissue specificity and long half-life compared to 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...
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,...
Exosomal miRNA-218–5p derived from low-passage dermal papilla cells modulates hair follicle growth and development
June 2026
Exosomes are nanoscale particles that participate in multiple biological processes and are secreted by various cell types. Exosomes derived from dermal papilla cells (DPC-Exos) regulate hair follicle...
Long non-coding RNAs: Mechanism of action and functional utility
October 2016
Recent RNA sequencing studies have revealed that most of the human genome is transcribed, but very little of the total transcriptomes has the ability to encode proteins. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs)...
Exploring CSF microRNA signatures as diagnostic biomarkers in adult-type diffuse gliomas
June 2026
Mutations in isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) genes, specifically IDH1 and IDH2, are frequently observed in diffuse gliomas (DG) and define distinct molecular subtypes, namely IDH-wildtype and IDH-mutant....
New mechanism of LncRNA: In addition to act as a ceRNA
December 2024
Long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) are a class of RNA molecules with nucleic acid lengths ranging from 200 bp to 100 kb that cannot code for proteins, which are diverse and widely expressed in both animals...
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),...
miR-423–5p/NDUFS7-mediated mitochondrial function modulation contributes to quercetin-induced attenuation of pulmonary fibrosis via extracellular matrix remodeling regulation
June 2026
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a type of interstitial lung disease that is critically influenced by epigenetic regulation and mitochondrial function during its pathogenesis and progression....
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),...
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...
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...
The progress of m6A methylation-regulated non-coding RNAs in osteogenic differentiation and osteoporosis
April 2026
N6-methyladenosine (m6A) is the most abundant internal modification of eukaryotic RNA, and has increasingly been recognized as a critical regulator of gene expression at both the transcriptional and...
Mechanistic roles of long non-coding RNAs in gastric cancer therapy resistance
April 2026
Gastric cancer (GC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. While gastrointestinal tumor screening has reduced incidence and mortality, its treatment faces is hindered by challenges...
Circular RNA MALAT1 as a potential target for antimetastatic therapy
April 2026
Metastasis Associated Lung Adenocarcinoma Transcript 1 (MALAT1) is a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) located in the nucleus that is involved in the regulation of gene expression and alternative splicing...
SNHG5 enhances colorectal cancer metastasis through RNA–protein interaction with GNB2 and activation of canonical Wnt signaling
April 2026
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent and lethal malignancies worldwide, with distant metastasis—particularly to the liver—representing the primary cause of poor prognosis. Long non-coding...
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...
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...
Integrative analysis of tissue and circulating miRNAs as biomarkers for progression and survival in hepatocellular carcinoma
February 2026
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, with limited biomarkers available for early diagnosis and risk stratification. In this study, we performed an integrative...
NEAT1 and paraspeckles in neurodegenerative diseases: A missing lnc found?
December 2018
Neurodegenerative diseases are among the most common causes of disability worldwide. Although neurodegenerative diseases are heterogeneous in both their clinical features and the underlying physiology,...
MicroRNA as a new bioactive component in breast milk
December 2023
Breast milk is a complex and multifaceted fluid that plays a critical role in the development of infants. It is composed of water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, as well as numerous...
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,...