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Raed Obaid Saleh1, Raed Fanoukh Aboqader Al-Aouadi2, Nujud Abdullah Almuzaini3
1Medical Laboratory Techniques Department, College of Health and Medical Technology, University of Al Maarif, Anbar, Iraq.
Abstract:
The immune system accidentally targets the body's tissues, causing inflammation and tissue damage, the root causes of autoimmune illnesses. In recent studies, non-coding RNAs have been shown to significantly control gene expression and metabolic pathways linked to autoimmune diseases. This review investigates the effects of non-coding RNA on glucose metabolism, a route frequently dysregulated in autoimmune illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and diabetes. We review how non-coding RNA affects immune cell activity modulation, glucose absorption, glycolysis, and other metabolic processes critical to immune function. We also investigate the possibility of using non-coding RNA-mediated metabolic pathway targeting as a new therapeutic approach to treat autoimmune disorders. By clarifying the complex interplay of non-coding RNA, glucose metabolism, and immune dysregulation, this study endeavors to enhance comprehension of autoimmune etiology and facilitate the creation of focused therapies.
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