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MicroRNAs regulate the epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) in cancer progression

Yang Hu, Hua Tang1

  • 1No. 22 Qi-Xiang-Tai Road, Tianjin 300070 China. htang2002@yahoo.com.

Microrna (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)
|October 18, 2014
PubMed

Insights

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate gene expression and are crucial in cancer progression. This review details how miRNAs influence the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), impacting tumor invasion and metastasis for better cancer prognostication and therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Oncology

Background:

  • MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs regulating gene expression post-transcriptionally.
  • miRNAs play critical roles in cellular processes, including cancer development and spread.
  • The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is a key process in tumor invasion and metastasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of miRNAs in regulating the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT).
  • To highlight the importance of miRNA-mediated EMT in cancer progression.
  • To identify potential therapeutic targets and improve cancer prognostication.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on miRNAs, EMT, and cancer.
  • Analysis of signaling pathways and molecular events influenced by miRNAs during EMT.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge on miRNA involvement in cancer metastasis.

Main Results:

  • miRNAs significantly influence the molecular pathways defining EMT.
  • Specific miRNAs have been identified that promote or inhibit EMT.
  • Dysregulation of miRNAs is linked to increased tumor invasion and metastasis.

Conclusions:

  • miRNAs are critical regulators of EMT and cancer progression.
  • Understanding miRNA-EMT interactions offers new avenues for cancer therapy.
  • miRNA profiling may enhance cancer prognostication and treatment strategies.

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