Hamid Jamialahmadi, Alireza Asadnia, Ghazaleh Khalili-Tanha, Reza Mohit, Hanieh Azari, Majid Khazaei, Mina Maftooh, Mohammadreza Nassiri, Seyed Mahdi Hassanian, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan, Gordon A Ferns, Elham Nazari, Amir Avan
{"title":"Identification of miR-20a as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarker in Colorectal Cancer: MicroRNA Sequencing and Machine Learning Analysis.","authors":"Hamid Jamialahmadi, Alireza Asadnia, Ghazaleh Khalili-Tanha, Reza Mohit, Hanieh Azari, Majid Khazaei, Mina Maftooh, Mohammadreza Nassiri, Seyed Mahdi Hassanian, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan, Gordon A Ferns, Elham Nazari, Amir Avan","doi":"10.2174/0122115366320538240912080053","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366320538240912080053","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The differential expression of miRNAs, a key regulator in many cell signaling pathways, has been studied in various malignancies and may have an important role in cancer progression, including colorectal cancer (CRC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present study used machine learning and gene interaction study tools to explore the prognostic and diagnostic value of miRNAs in CRC. Integrative analysis of 353 CRC samples and normal tissue data was obtained from the TCGA database and further analyzed by R packages to define the deferentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs). Furthermore, machine learning and Kaplan Meier survival analysis helped better specify the significant prognostic value of miRNAs. A combination of online databases was then used to evaluate the interactions between target genes, their molecular pathways, and the correlation between the DEMs.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicated that miR-19b and miR-20a have a significant prognostic role and are associated with CRC progression. The ROC curve analysis discovered that miR-20a alone and combined with other miRNAs, including hsa-mir-21 and hsa-mir-542, are diagnostic biomarkers in CRC. In addition, 12 genes, including NTRK2, CDC42, EGFR, AGO2, PRKCA, HSP90AA1, TLR4, IGF1, ESR1, SMAD2, SMAD4, and NEDD4L, were found to be the highest score targets for these miRNAs. Pathway analysis identified the two correlated tyrosine kinase and MAPK signaling pathways with the key interaction genes, i.e., EGFR, CDC42, and HSP90AA1.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>To better define the role of these miRNAs, the ceRNA network, including lncRNAs, was also prepared. In conclusion, the combination of R data analysis and machine learning provides a robust approach to resolving complicated interactions between miRNAs and their targets.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"73-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142355806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amir Mohammad Salehi, Fatemeh Torogi, Farid Azizi Jalilian, Razieh Amini
{"title":"The Potential Role of Curcumin as a Regulator of microRNA in Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Amir Mohammad Salehi, Fatemeh Torogi, Farid Azizi Jalilian, Razieh Amini","doi":"10.2174/0122115366304114240904051429","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366304114240904051429","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Curcumin is known as a bioactive component that is found in the rhizomes of <i>Curcuma longa</i>. Curcumin is well known for its chemo-preventive and anticancer properties. However, its anticancer mechanism in colorectal cancer treatment is unclear, and some studies have shown that many microRNAs (miRs) could be potential targets for curcumin in colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment, so there is a need for their integration and clarification.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We systematically searched international databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, until July 2021 by using some relevant keywords.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The search resulted in 87 papers, among which there were 18 related articles. Curcumin was found to cause the upregulation of miR-497, miR-200c, miR-200b, miR-409-3p, miR-34, miR-126, miR-145, miR-206, miR-491, miR-141, miR-429, miR-101, and miR-15a and the downregulation of miR-21, miR-155, miR-221, miR-222, miR-17-5p, miR-130a, miR-27, and miR-20a.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present review study suggests that curcumin may be useful as a novel therapeutic agent for CRC by altering the expression level of miRs.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"42-48"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142297526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Periodontal Tissue Homoeostasis, Immunity, the Red Complex Pathogens, and Dysbiosis: Unraveling the microRNA Effect.","authors":"Swastik Mishra, Lakshmi Puzhankara","doi":"10.2174/0122115366305491240708060422","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366305491240708060422","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>microRNAs are a family of small, non-coding RNA molecules that can regulate the translation of messenger RNAs (mRNAs). Numerous miRNAs have been proposed as potential indicators for periodontal disease, and their regulation might serve as a potent means of restricting the disease process. MiRNAs act as important immune system regulators that promote the production of many cytokines, including interferon (IFN), tumour necrosis factor (TNF), and IL-1as well as RANK. Investigations pertaining to the use of specific miRNAs as therapeutic agents are underway. They can influence a variety of regulatory organs and target several genes. Additionally, distinct components of the same expression pathway can be controlled by combining miRNAs and their antagonists. In recent years, many miRNA delivery methods have been created for therapeutic applications. Studies pertaining to the role of miRNAs in periodontal disease pathogenesis may pave the way for the use of miRNAs as biomarkers of periodontal disease. A complete understanding of the role of miRNA in periodontal disease and its mechanism of action can pave the way towards therapeutic strategies that can reduce or even prevent the progression of periodontal diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"9-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141789347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Nobel Prize to Victor Ambros: The Opening of a New Frontier in Science.","authors":"Alberto Izzotti","doi":"10.2174/221153661401241128110117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/221153661401241128110117","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":"14 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144054788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shakila Mohammadi, Mina Dehghani-Samani, Khatereh Firouzi-Farsani, Mohsen Dibaj, Shahrzad Zhaeentan
{"title":"Key LncRNAs Associated with Distant Metastasis in Breast Cancer: A System Biology Analysis.","authors":"Shakila Mohammadi, Mina Dehghani-Samani, Khatereh Firouzi-Farsani, Mohsen Dibaj, Shahrzad Zhaeentan","doi":"10.2174/0122115366319044241015065537","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366319044241015065537","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent cancer among women globally. Metastasis is the leading cause of mortality in most cancers. Early BC detection before metastasis can enhance survival rates. Understanding BC metastasis mechanisms could aid in developing metastasis-specific treatments.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The role of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) in cancer progression is recognized, yet the importance of specific lncRNAs in BC, despite potential alterations, remains inadequately explored. We utilized bioinformatics tools to identify novel lncRNAs dysregulated in metastasis. To achieve this objective, the gene expression profile of GSE102484, encompassing metastatic and non-metastatic BC tissue samples, was analyzed using the limma package in R with cut-off criteria set at an adjusted p-value < 0.005 and |fold change (FC)| ≥ 0.5. We used WGCNA analysis to find co-expression genes for lncRNAs. Then, we identified hub genes and performed pathway enrichment to better understand the results. Considering the defined criteria, eight novels of dysregulated lncRNAs and top 10 miRNAs were identified.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Dysregulated lncRNAs are found in yellow, green, brown, purple, and turquoise co-expression modules from WGCNA analysis. Enrichment analysis of these co-expressed modules revealed relevant pathways to metastasis, such as epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and integrin cell-surface interactions, as well as regulation of HIF1-alpha. In addition, SDPR, TGFB1I1, ILF3, KIF4A, and COL5A1 were identified as hub genes. Based on DElncRNA-miRNADEmRNA connections and co-expression, we ultimately constructed lncRNA-associated ceRNA axes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The current study may identify novel lncRNAs implicated in BC metastasis; still, additional research is required to determine the potential functions of these lncRNAs in BC metastasis.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"124-135"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rachel Sarah Royfman, Joseph Riley McTague, Meghana Ranabothu, Bindu Menon
{"title":"Extrahepatic and Circulating miR-122: Diagnostic Implications and Future Directions.","authors":"Rachel Sarah Royfman, Joseph Riley McTague, Meghana Ranabothu, Bindu Menon","doi":"10.2174/0122115366334187250116164121","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366334187250116164121","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research on microRNAs is constantly expanding and evolving due to their role in the regulation of gene expression. miR-122, a 22-nucleotide microRNA, was first discovered as a liver-specific miRNA. Subsequently, it was found to be present in a wide range of tissues, such as the breast, testes, ovaries, and heart. The research on miR-122 in the liver has been extensive over the past few decades, leading to several important discoveries. However, its role in extrahepatic tissues is largely incompletely understood. Therefore, in light of the established clinical relevance of miR-122 as a potential biomarker and/or drug target in the liver, available information on miR-122 is compiled as it pertains to health and disease. This review discusses novel information generated in recent years and the corresponding progress in our understanding of the physiology of extrahepatic miR-122.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"93-100"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143034650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O Surekha Vani, Kavitha R Thangaraj, Varshaa Ravichandran, Solomon F D Paul
{"title":"The Role of Noncoding RNAs in the Prognosis and Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer: An Emerging Biomarker.","authors":"O Surekha Vani, Kavitha R Thangaraj, Varshaa Ravichandran, Solomon F D Paul","doi":"10.2174/0122115366340944241122100236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0122115366340944241122100236","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of death worldwide, and it is the second most common cancer in women and the third most common cancer in men. Accumulating evidence suggests that genetic and epigenetic factors play a key role in the development of colorectal cancer. Cancer Stem Cells (CSC) play an important role in the suppression or development of cancer in various conditions. In recent years, non-coding RNAs (ncRNA) have been the focus, and the association of CSC and non-coding RNA has played a crucial role in the development of human cancers. These non-coding RNAs are known to be expressed in many cancers. Studies have suggested that ncRNAs are dysregulated in colorectal cancer cells, and different factors, like Wnt and Notch, are involved in this dysregulation. ncRNAs play a significant role in cancer initiation, migration, and resistance to therapies. Moreover, long noncoding RNAs are known to regulate tumor suppressor genes or oncogenes. Targeting different ncRNAs like miRNA, circular RNA, long noncoding RNAs, and small interfering RNA may provide efficient, targeted therapeutic strategies for colon cancer treatment. This review aims to briefly discuss the latest findings on the role of noncoding RNAs in the prognosis and diagnosis of colon cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142733354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of Long Noncoding RNAs in Progression of Leukemia: Based on Chromosomal Location.","authors":"Fatemeh Sabaghi, Saina Yousefi Sadat, Zohreh Mirsaeedi, Aref Salahi, Sara Vazifehshenas, Neda Zahmat Kesh, Mahdieh Balavar, Pegah Ghoraeian","doi":"10.2174/0122115366265540231201065341","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366265540231201065341","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long non-coding RNA [LncRNA] dysregulation has been seen in many human cancers, including several kinds of leukemia, which is still a fatal disease with a poor prognosis. LncRNAs have been demonstrated to function as tumor suppressors or oncogenes in leukemia. This study covers current research findings on the role of lncRNAs in the prognosis and diagnosis of leukemia. Based on recent results, several lncRNAs are emerging as biomarkers for the prognosis, diagnosis, and even treatment outcome prediction of leukemia and have been shown to play critical roles in controlling leukemia cell activities, such as proliferation, cell death, metastasis, and drug resistance. As a result, lncRNA profiles may have superior predictive and diagnostic potential in leukemia. Accordingly, this review concentrates on the significance of lncRNAs in leukemia progression based on their chromosomal position.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"14-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139564359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Expression of Hsa-Mir-1225-5p Limits the Aggressive Biological Behaviour of Luminal Breast Cancer Cell Lines.","authors":"Y-Andrés Hernandez, Janeth Gonzalez, Reggie Garcia, Andrés Aristizabal-Pachón","doi":"10.2174/0122115366268128231201054005","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366268128231201054005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Numerous genetic and biological processes have been linked to the function of microRNAs (miRNAs), which regulate gene expression by targeting messenger RNA (mRNA). It is commonly acknowledged that miRNAs play a role in the development of disease and the embryology of mammals.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>To further understand its function in the oncogenic process, the expression of the miRNA profile in cancer has been investigated. Despite being referred to as a noteworthy miRNA in cancer, it is unknown whether hsa-miR-1225-5p plays a part in the <i>in vitro</i> progression of the luminal A and luminal B subtypes of breast cancer. We proposed that a synthetic hsa-miR-1225-5p molecule be expressed in breast cancer cell lines and its activity be evaluated with the aim of studying its function in the development of luminal breast cancer. In terms of the typical cancer progression stages, such as proliferation, survival, migration, and invasion, we investigated the role of hsa-miR-1225-5p in luminal A and B breast cancer cell lines.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Additionally, using bioinformatics databases, we thoroughly explored the target score-based prediction of miRNA-mRNA interaction. Our study showed that the expression of miR-1225-5p significantly inhibited the <i>in vitro</i> growth of luminal A and B breast cancer cell lines.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results were supported by a bioinformatic analysis and a detailed gene network that boosts the activation of signaling pathways required for cancer progression.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"124-131"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11348466/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139418271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exercise Alters <i>FBF1</i>-Regulated Novel-miRNA-1135 Associated with Hydrolethalus Syndrome 1 in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Preliminary Study.","authors":"Vimolmas Tansathitaya, Witchana Sarasin, Tanapati Phakham, Vorthon Sawaswong, Prangwalai Chanchaem, Sunchai Payungporn","doi":"10.2174/0122115366294831240606115216","DOIUrl":"10.2174/0122115366294831240606115216","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hydrolethalus Syndrome 1 (HYDS1) is a rare disorder that occurs commonly in Finnish infants but originates from the mother. This autosomal recessive syndrome is associated with the <i>FBF1</i>, which is usually expressed in the centriole. The <i>FBF1</i> is an inheritable arthritis disease phenotype that includes rheumatoid arthritis. Several studies have investigated males with <i>FBF1</i> mutation carriers also related to arthritis diseases, including those under rheumatoid arthritis conditions, which revealed the possibility of conferring the gene mutation to the next generation of offspring. Nonetheless, there are some complications of <i>FBF1</i> mutation with target miRNAs that can be affected by exercise.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of this study was to evaluate the different exercises that can be utilized to suppress the <i>FBF1</i> mutation targeted by Novel-rno-miRNAs-1135 as a biomarker and assess the effectiveness of exercise in mitigating the <i>FBF1</i> mutation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Four exercise interventional groups were divided into exercise and non-exercise groups. One hundred microliter pristane-induced arthritis (PIA) was injected at the dorsal region of the tails of rodents and introduced to the two PIA interventional groups. On day fortyfive, all animals were euthanized, and total RNA was extracted from the blood samples of rodents, while polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was amplified by using 5-7 primers. Computerization was used for miRNA regulation and analysis of target gene candidates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The novel-rno-miRNA-1135 was downregulated to <i>FBF1</i> in exercise groups. The exercise was found to have no significant impact in terms of change in novel-rno-miRNA-1135 regulation of <i>FBF1</i> expression.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Exercise has no impact on novel-rno-miRNA-1135 targeted for <i>FBF1</i> in autosomal recessive disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":38067,"journal":{"name":"MicroRNA (Shariqah, United Arab Emirates)","volume":" ","pages":"225-232"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11774306/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141499234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}