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Exploring the Role of MicroRNAs and Associated Proteins in Multiple Sclerosis

Melika Abrishami1, Mostafa Rezaei-Tavirani2

  • 1Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Student Research Committee, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Basic and Clinical Neuroscience
|July 1, 2026
PubMed
Abstract

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Researchers identified key microRNAs (miRNAs) and proteins linked to multiple sclerosis (MS). A panel of proteins including NCL, NOP58, and SNRNP70 shows promise for future MS biomarker research.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Immunology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune central nervous system (CNS) disease.
  • Diagnosing and monitoring MS progression is difficult due to complex pathogenesis and a lack of specific biomarkers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify microRNAs (miRNAs) and associated proteins relevant to multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To explore potential biomarkers for MS diagnosis and progression.

Main Methods:

  • Extracted peripheral blood microRNA data from relapsing-remitting MS patients and healthy controls.
  • Utilized bioinformatics, including protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks and action maps, to analyze related proteins.

Main Results:

  • Identified 18 differential microRNAs distinguishing MS patients from controls.
  • Discovered 31 related proteins through PPI network analysis and action map evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • A panel of crucial proteins (NCL, NOP58, SNRNP70, U2AF2, YBX1, PRPF8, BOP1, PIK3K) associated with MS is proposed.
  • These proteins warrant further investigation as potential MS biomarkers.
Keywords:
BioinformaticsMicroRNAsMultiple sclerosis (MS)Network analysisProtein

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