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MicroRNA Amplification and Recognition through Locked-nucleic-acid In situ Hybridization as a Novel Detection and Quantification Method
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The therapeutic potential of microRNA modulation
Aimee Jackson1, Peter S Linsley
1Regulus Therapeutics, Inc., Carlsbad, California 92008, United States. ajackson@regulusrx.com
Discovery Medicine
|April 29, 2010
Summary
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate gene expression. Dysfunctional miRNAs are linked to disease, suggesting miRNA modulation as a therapeutic strategy, with promising results in treating viral infections.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Pharmacology
Background:
- MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally.
- Aberrant miRNA expression or mutations are associated with various human diseases.
- The link between miRNA dysfunction and disease suggests therapeutic potential for miRNA modulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review evidence linking miRNA dysfunction to human diseases.
- To highlight recent therapeutic benefits of miRNA modulation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on miRNA dysfunction in disease.
- Analysis of recent preclinical and clinical studies demonstrating therapeutic effects of miRNA modulation.
Main Results:
- Evidence supports the role of miRNA dysfunction in diverse human pathologies.
- Inhibition of miR-122 successfully reduced viral load in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)-infected chimpanzees.
- MicroRNA modulators show promise as therapeutic agents.
Conclusions:
- MicroRNA modulation represents a viable therapeutic approach for various diseases.
- Targeting specific miRNAs can alter disease progression and offers new treatment avenues.
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