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Using the E1A Minigene Tool to Study mRNA Splicing Changes
Published on: April 22, 2021
RNA modulation in asthma: unraveling the role of splicing and non-coding RNAs in disease pathogenesis
Xingxing Yuan1,2, Liuxin Yang1, Jiawei Gao1
1First Clinical Medical College, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China.
Objective:
To synthesize the current understanding of RNA-based regulatory mechanisms, focusing on how RNA splicing and non-coding RNAs shape immune responses and airway remodeling in asthma, with the aim of exploring their potential as therapeutic targets for asthma treatment.
Datasource:
Recent advances and emerging research in molecular biology and immunology related to RNA splicing, non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs, circRNAs), and N6-methyladenosine (m6A) RNA methylation in asthma pathogenesis.
Study Selections:
The review incorporates studies highlighting the roles of alternative RNA splicing, non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs and circRNAs), and RNA methylation (m6A) in regulating immune and inflammatory pathways involved in asthma.
Results:
RNA splicing events, non-coding RNAs, and m6A RNA methylation are critical in modulating immune dysregulation, airway remodeling, and inflammation in asthma. These mechanisms influence key inflammatory pathways, mRNA stability, and the overall immune landscape of the disease.
Conclusion:
RNA splicing and non-coding RNAs represent promising areas of research for understanding asthma's immune pathology and hold potential as novel therapeutic targets for more effective treatment strategies.
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