International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(15), P. 8054 - 8054
Published: July 24, 2024
Pulmonary
arterial
hypertension
(PAH)
is
a
chronic
disorder
characterized
by
excessive
pulmonary
vascular
remodeling,
leading
to
elevated
resistance
and
right
ventricle
(RV)
overload
failure.
MicroRNA-146a
(miR-146a)
promotes
smooth
muscle
cell
proliferation
neointimal
hyperplasia,
both
hallmarks
of
PAH.
This
study
aimed
investigate
the
effects
miR-146a
through
pharmacological
or
genetic
inhibition
on
experimental
PAH
RV
pressure
animal
models.
Additionally,
we
examined
overexpression
human
artery
cells
(hPASMCs).
Here,
showed
that
genic
expression
was
increased
in
lungs
patients
with
plasma
monocrotaline
(MCT)
rats.
Interestingly,
ablation
improved
hypertrophy
systolic
pressures
Sugen
5415/hypoxia
(SuHx)
banding
(PAB)
mice.
Pharmacological
remodeling
PAB-wild
type
mice
MCT
rats,
enhanced
exercise
capacity
However,
did
not
affect
proliferation,
migration,
apoptosis
control-hPASMCs.
Our
findings
show
may
play
significant
role
function
representing
promising
therapeutic
target
for
and,
consequently,
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Targeting
non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs),
including
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
and
long
(lncRNAs),
has
recently
emerged
as
a
promising
strategy
for
treating
malignancies
other
diseases.
In
recent
years,
the
development
of
ncRNA-based
therapeutics
targeting
protein-coding
genes
also
gained
momentum.
This
review
systematically
examines
ongoing
completed
clinical
trials
to
provide
comprehensive
overview
emerging
landscape
therapeutics.
Significant
efforts
have
been
made
advance
ncRNA
early
studies.
The
most
advanced
conducted
with
small
interfering
(siRNAs),
miRNA
replacement
using
nanovector-entrapped
mimics,
or
silencing
by
antisense
oligonucleotides.
While
siRNA-based
already
received
FDA
approval,
inhibitors,
lncRNA-based
are
still
under
evaluation
in
preclinical
We
critically
discuss
rationale
methodologies
strategies
illustrate
this
rapidly
evolving
field.
Nucleosides Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 25
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
The
field
of
biomedical
science
has
witnessed
another
milestone
with
the
advent
RNA-based
therapeutics.
This
review
explores
three
major
RNA
molecules,
namely:
messenger
(mRNA),
interference
technology
(RNAi),
and
Antisense
Oligonucleotide
(ASO),
analyses
U.S.
Food
Drug
Administration
drugs
from
14
pharmaceutical
companies
in
terms
targeted
genes,
diseases
types,
clinical
trials
status,
mode
delivery,
year
production.
Many
such
are
clinically
approved
or
pending
approval
by
(FDA)
alongside
other
leading
agencies.
Regarding
diseases,
this
article
emphasizes
cancer
therapy,
genetic
viral
infections,
two
categories
drug
delivery
systems
include
vectors
nanoparticles.
Despite
tremendous
progress
made,
key
issues
associated
these
stability,
off-target
activities
payloads,
efficiency
cellular
uptake,
innovative
need
for
engineering
techniques
modifications.
transformative
potential
therapeutics
role
technologies
addressing
needs,
paving
way
a
new
era
precision
medicine.
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: March 10, 2025
Non-coding
RNAs
(ncRNAs)
have
a
significant
role
in
gene
regulation,
especially
cancer
and
inflammatory
diseases.
ncRNAs,
such
as
microRNA,
long
non-coding
RNAs,
circular
alter
the
transcriptional,
post-transcriptional,
epigenetic
expression
levels.
These
molecules
act
biomarkers
possible
therapeutic
targets
because
aberrant
ncRNA
has
been
directly
connected
to
tumor
progression,
metastasis,
response
therapy
research.
ncRNAs’
interactions
with
multiple
cellular
pathways,
including
MAPK,
Wnt,
PI3K/AKT/mTOR,
impact
processes
like
proliferation,
apoptosis,
immune
responses.
The
potential
of
RNA-based
therapeutics,
anti-microRNA
microRNA
mimics,
restore
normal
is
being
actively
studied.
Additionally,
tissue-specific
patterns
ncRNAs
offer
unique
opportunities
for
targeted
therapy.
Specificity,
stability,
responses
are
obstacles
use
ncRNAs;
however,
novel
strategies,
modified
oligonucleotides
delivery
systems,
developed.
profiling
may
result
more
individualized
successful
treatments
precision
medicine
advances,
improving
patient
outcomes
creating
early
diagnosis
monitoring
opportunities.
current
review
aims
investigate
roles
diseases,
focusing
on
their
mechanisms
regulation
implications
non-invasive
diagnostics
therapies.
A
comprehensive
literature
was
conducted
using
PubMed
Google
Scholar,
research
published
between
2014
2025.
Studies
were
selected
based
rigorous
inclusion
criteria,
peer-reviewed
status
relevance
Non-English,
non-peer-reviewed,
inconclusive
studies
excluded.
This
approach
ensures
that
findings
presented
high-quality
relevant
sources.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 2070 - 2070
Published: Nov. 13, 2023
Obesity
is
a
condition
that
characterized
by
the
presence
of
excessive
adipose
tissue
in
body.
has
become
one
main
health
concerns
worldwide
since
it
can
lead
to
other
chronic
ailments,
such
as
type
2
diabetes
or
fatty
liver
disease,
and
could
be
an
aggravating
factor
infections.
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
are
small,
non-coding
RNA
molecules
regulate
gene
expression
play
important
role
controlling
crucial
biological
processes
involved
onset
obesity,
lipogenesis,
adipogenesis,
lipid
metabolism,
regulation
cytokines
chemokines.
Moreover,
chemical
compounds
present
food
packaging
alter
miRNA
aforementioned
mechanisms
related
progression.
Furthermore,
therapies,
bariatric
surgery
aerobic
exercise
training,
also
influence
profile
miRNAs
obesity.
Therefore,
review
provides
insight
into
current
research
on
obesity
obesity-derived
intending
develop
novel
therapies
effectively
manage
these
disorders.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 123 - 123
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
MicroRNAs
(miRNAs)
and
long
non-coding
RNAs
(lncRNAs)
are
two
crucial
classes
of
transcripts
that
belong
to
the
major
group
(ncRNAs).
These
RNA
molecules
have
significant
influence
over
diverse
molecular
processes
due
their
role
as
regulators
gene
expression.
However,
dysregulated
expression
these
ncRNAs
constitutes
a
fundamental
factor
in
etiology
progression
wide
variety
multifaceted
human
diseases,
including
kidney
diseases.
In
this
context,
past
years,
compelling
evidence
has
shown
miRNAs
lncRNAs
could
be
prospective
targets
for
development
next-generation
drugs
against
diseases
they
participate
number
disease-associated
processes,
such
podocyte
nephron
death,
renal
fibrosis,
inflammation,
transition
from
acute
injury
chronic
disease,
vascular
changes,
sepsis,
pyroptosis,
apoptosis.
Hence,
current
review,
we
critically
analyze
recent
findings
concerning
therapeutic
inferences
pathophysiological
context
Additionally,
with
aim
driving
advances
formulation
ncRNA-based
tailored
management
discuss
some
key
challenges
future
prospects
should
addressed
forthcoming
investigations.