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Published on: January 12, 2020
Regulation of Notch1 Signalling by Long Non-Coding RNAs in Cancers and Other Health Disorders
Joanna Kałafut1, Arkadiusz Czerwonka1, Karolina Czapla1
1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medical University of Lublin, Aleje Raławickie 1, 20-059 Lublin, Poland.
Abstract:
Notch1 signalling plays a multifaceted role in tissue development and homeostasis. Currently, due to the pivotal role of Notch1 signalling, the relationship between NOTCH1 expression and the development of health disorders is being intensively studied. Nevertheless, Notch1 signalling is not only controlled at the transcriptional level but also by a variety of post-translational events. First is the ligand-dependent mechanical activation of NOTCH receptors and then the intracellular crosstalk with other signalling molecules-among those are long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). In this review, we provide a detailed overview of the specific role of lncRNAs in the modulation of Notch1 signalling, from expression to activity, and their connection with the development of health disorders, especially cancers.
Insights
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) modulate Notch1 signaling pathways, influencing their expression and activity. This review details lncRNAs
Area of Science:
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Signaling
- Genomics
Background:
- Notch1 signaling is crucial for tissue development and homeostasis.
- Dysregulation of NOTCH1 expression is linked to various health disorders.
- Notch1 signaling is regulated by transcriptional and post-translational mechanisms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in modulating Notch1 signaling.
- To explore the connection between lncRNAs, Notch1 signaling, and health disorders, particularly cancers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on lncRNAs and Notch1 signaling.
- Analysis of molecular mechanisms underlying lncRNA-mediated Notch1 regulation.
- Synthesis of data on the involvement of lncRNAs in disease pathogenesis.
Main Results:
- lncRNAs influence Notch1 signaling at multiple levels, including receptor activation and intracellular crosstalk.
- Specific lncRNAs are identified as key regulators of Notch1 pathway activity.
- Aberrant lncRNA expression is associated with the development and progression of cancers.
Conclusions:
- lncRNAs are significant modulators of Notch1 signaling.
- Targeting lncRNAs offers potential therapeutic strategies for Notch1-related disorders, especially cancer.
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