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Han Yang1,2, Yufang Liu1,2, Longqing Chen1,2
1Special Key Laboratory of Gene Detection and Therapy of Guizhou Province, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563000, China.
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) show promise in treating lung cancer, complementing existing therapies and reversing drug resistance. miRNA-based treatments are advancing into clinical trials for improved lung cancer patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Background:
- Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths globally.
- Advanced lung cancer prognosis remains poor despite recent therapeutic advancements.
- MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a crucial role in regulating tumor development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in microRNA (miRNA)-based therapies for lung cancer.
- To discuss the current state of clinical lung cancer treatment.
- To explore the potential of miRNA-based therapies as adjuvant treatments and to overcome drug resistance.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on miRNA-based therapies in lung cancer.
- Analysis of preclinical and clinical trial data for miRNA and small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapies.
- Discussion of challenges and future directions for miRNA-based lung cancer treatment.
Main Results:
- miRNA mimics and regulatory molecules show preclinical promise.
- miRNA-based therapies can enhance conventional treatments, reversing drug resistance.
- Small interfering RNA (siRNA) and miRNA therapies are progressing favorably in clinical trials.
Conclusions:
- miRNA-based therapies offer a promising avenue for lung cancer treatment and adjuvant therapy.
- These therapies have the potential to improve sensitivity and overcome resistance in lung cancer cells.
- Further research and clinical application are needed to address challenges and develop novel lung cancer therapies.
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