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Exploring the role of non-coding RNAs in autophagy
Soudeh Ghafouri-Fard1, Hamed Shoorei2, Mahdi Mohaqiq3
1Urogenital Stem Cell Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Autophagy
|February 2, 2021
Summary
Autophagy, a cellular process, is regulated by non-coding RNAs like long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs). These molecules impact autophagy-related (ATG) gene expression and cellular health across various diseases.
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
Background:
- Autophagy is a crucial self-degradative cellular mechanism for maintaining energy homeostasis and clearing damaged components.
- Autophagy involves numerous autophagy-related (ATG) proteins in its complex process.
- Emerging evidence highlights the regulatory role of non-coding RNAs in modulating autophagy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the involvement of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs) in regulating autophagy.
- To discuss the altered expression of lncRNAs and miRNAs in various disease states.
- To explore the functional implications of non-coding RNA-mediated autophagy regulation in diverse pathological contexts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies on non-coding RNA and autophagy.
- Analysis of mechanisms by which lncRNAs and miRNAs modulate autophagy-related (ATG) gene expression.
- Synthesis of findings across multiple disease models including cancer, thrombosis, and neurological disorders.
Main Results:
- Non-coding RNAs, specifically lncRNAs and miRNAs, are key regulators of autophagy.
- Dysregulation of lncRNA and miRNA levels is observed in various diseases.
- These non-coding RNAs influence autophagy by modulating the expression of ATG genes.
Conclusions:
- lncRNAs and miRNAs play significant roles in the intricate regulation of autophagy.
- Altered non-coding RNA expression impacts autophagy in conditions like cancer, diabetes, and neurological injuries.
- Targeting lncRNAs and miRNAs presents potential therapeutic strategies for diseases involving autophagy dysfunction.
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