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In Silico Identification and Characterization of circRNAs During Host-Pathogen Interactions
Published on: October 21, 2022
ncRS: A resource of non-coding RNAs in sepsis
Baocai Zhong1, Yongfang Dai1, Li Chen1
1School of Computer and Software, Chengdu Neusoft University, Chengdu, China.
Abstract:
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition triggered by the body's response to infection, presents a significant global healthcare challenge characterized by disarrayed host responses, widespread inflammation, organ impairment, and heightened mortality rates. This study introduces the ncRS database (http://www.ncrdb.cn), a meticulously curated repository housing 1144 experimentally validated non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) intricately linked with sepsis. ncRS offers comprehensive RNA data, exhaustive experimental insights, and integrated annotations from diverse databases. This resource empowers researchers and clinicians to decipher ncRNAs' roles in sepsis pathogenesis, potentially identifying vital biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis, thus facilitating personalized treatments.
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