MicroRNAs in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: A State of the Art Review of the Regulatory Mechanisms and Future Perspectives
| Autor: | Francesca Galuppini, Simona Censi, Margherita Moro, Stefano Carraro, Marta Sbaraglia, Maurizio Iacobone, Matteo Fassan, Caterina Mian, Gianmaria Pennelli |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | Cells, Vol 10, Iss 4, p 955 (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2073-4409 36785040 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/cells10040955 |
| Popis: | Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare malignant neoplasia with a variable clinical course, with complete remission often difficult to achieve. Genetic alterations lead to fundamental changes not only in hereditary MTC but also in the sporadic form, with close correlations between mutational status and prognosis. In recent years, microRNAs (miRNAs) have become highly relevant as crucial players in MTC etiology. Current research has focused on their roles in disease carcinogenesis and development, but recent studies have expounded their potential as biomarkers and response predictors to novel biological drugs for advanced MTC. One such element which requires greater investigation is their mechanism of action and the molecular pathways involved in the regulation of gene expression. A more thorough understanding of these mechanisms will help realize the promising potential of miRNAs for MTC therapy and management. |
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