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  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Bladder cancer (BC) is a prevalent and aggressive malignancy with significant mortality, particularly muscle-invasive BC (MIBC).
  • Current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for BC require enhancement due to high recurrence rates and poor prognosis.
  • MicroRNAs (miRNAs), small noncoding RNAs, are implicated in regulating gene expression and are increasingly recognized for their roles in tumorigenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize the current research status of miRNAs associated with bladder cancer.
  • To elucidate the functions of aberrantly expressed miRNAs in BC pathogenesis.
  • To explore the potential of miRNAs as diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic targets for BC.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of published data on BC-related miRNAs.
  • Analysis of miRNA expression levels in BC patients and tissues.
  • Examination of miRNA functions, target genes, and regulatory networks in BC.

Main Results:

  • Numerous miRNAs exhibit aberrant expression in bladder cancer.
  • These miRNAs are involved in key processes including tumorigenesis, angiogenesis, and metastasis.
  • Aberrantly expressed miRNAs show potential as biomarkers for BC diagnosis and prognosis.

Conclusions:

  • Elucidating the role of specific miRNAs in BC is vital for developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
  • miRNAs represent promising targets for future bladder cancer therapies.
  • Further research into miRNA molecular mechanisms will advance BC management.