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miRNA Expression Analyses in Prostate Cancer Clinical Tissues
Published on: September 8, 2015
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Long Non-Coding RNA as Potential Biomarker for Prostate Cancer: Is It Making a Difference?
Junli Deng1,2, Jie Tang3,4, Guo Wang5,6
1Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China. 147311014@csu.edu.cn.
Summary
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) play roles in cancer progression and can serve as biomarkers. This review highlights current and developing lncRNA biomarkers for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Molecular Biology
- Genomics
Background:
- Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are implicated in cancer biology, regulating key cell functions.
- LncRNAs show potential as novel cancer biomarkers and for understanding tumor biology.
- Their precise roles and clinical utility in various diseases, including prostate cancer, require further exploration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of lncRNAs in prostate cancer development and progression.
- To focus on clinically available and investigational lncRNA biomarkers for prostate cancer.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of whole genome transcriptomic analyses.
- Focus on studies identifying lncRNA biomarkers for prostate cancer.
Main Results:
- LncRNAs are identified as critical regulators in prostate cancer carcinogenesis and progression.
- Several lncRNA biomarkers are available for clinical use in prostate cancer.
- Ongoing research is investigating additional lncRNA biomarkers for clinical development.
Conclusions:
- LncRNAs are significant players in prostate cancer.
- LncRNA biomarkers hold promise for clinical applications in prostate cancer diagnosis and management.
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