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Advances on circRNAs Contribute to Carcinogenesis and Progression in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
1Department of Etiology, Shanxi Cancer Hospital, Taiyuan, China.
Abstract:
In view of the highly increased prevalence of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) year by year, it is of great importance to explore new molecular targets for anticancer strategies. Emerging evidence indicates that circular RNAs (circRNAs), characterized by a closed-loop structure and high stability, play important roles in tumorigenesis and development of human cancer by regulating multiple complex biological processes, such as cellular proliferation, metastasis, and metabolism. A comprehensive understanding of the roles of circRNAs will facilitate the development of promising future therapeutic strategies for treating cancers, including PTC. In this paper, we review the profile of circRNA in PTC, its regulatory roles, and the pathological mechanism as well as their related clinical significance. In addition, challenges of this specific field are discussed.
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