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Identification of Circular RNAs using RNA Sequencing
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Identification of Circular RNAs using RNA Sequencing

Published on: November 14, 2019

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Circular RNAs in laryngeal cancer

Masoumeh Razipour1, Zeinab Jamali1, Marjan Khorsand2

  • 1Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Clinica Chimica Acta; International Journal of Clinical Chemistry
|August 17, 2024
PubMed

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Circular RNAs (circRNAs) show promise in laryngeal cancer research. These molecules regulate gene expression and offer potential as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for improved patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Laryngeal cancer presents a significant global health challenge, particularly in advanced stages.
  • Novel diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic strategies are crucial for improving patient survival rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in laryngeal cancer.
  • To explore the biogenesis, regulatory mechanisms, and clinical potential of circRNAs in this disease.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on circRNAs in laryngeal cancer.
  • Analysis of circRNA functions, including roles as miRNA sponges and protein interactors.
  • Examination of circRNA modulation strategies.

Main Results:

  • CircRNAs are key regulators of gene expression and cellular processes in laryngeal cancer.
  • Identified functions include regulation of proliferation, invasion, and metastasis.
  • Several circRNAs show potential as diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

Conclusions:

  • CircRNAs represent a promising area for advancing laryngeal cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
  • Further research into circRNA modulation techniques is warranted for clinical application.
Keywords:
BiomarkerCircRNALaryngeal cancerNon-coding RNA

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