Long noncoding RNAs in lung cancer: what we know in 2015

Y J Xu1, Y Du2, Y Fan3

  • 1Department of Chemotherapy, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, 310022, Hangzhou, China.

Insights

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are key players in lung cancer development. Understanding lncRNA functions can lead to better lung cancer biomarkers and treatments.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death globally and in China.
  • Low survival rates are linked to diagnostic challenges and metastasis.
  • Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are emerging as critical factors in cancer biology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent findings on the role of lncRNAs in lung cancer pathogenesis.
  • To explore the potential of lncRNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets for lung cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on lncRNAs and lung cancer.
  • Analysis of lncRNA dysregulation in lung cancer onset and progression.

Main Results:

  • lncRNAs are frequently dysregulated in various cancers, including lung cancer.
  • lncRNAs play significant roles in the biological processes underlying lung cancer.
  • Current understanding of lncRNAs in lung cancer is still developing.

Conclusions:

  • lncRNAs are pivotal in lung cancer pathogenesis.
  • Further research into lncRNA activities is essential for developing novel biomarkers.
  • lncRNAs hold promise for improving treatment strategies for lung cancer patients.