Long non-coding RNAs as novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets in head and neck cancers

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology

Qing-Qing Yang¹ 

关键词: Long non-coding RNA;    head and neck cancer;    biomarker;    therapeutic target;   

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学科分类：生理学与病理学

来源: e-Century Publishing Corporation

【 摘 要 】

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are generally defined as RNA molecules greater than 200 nt in length and without protein-coding property that different from housekeeping RNAs such as tRNAs, rRNAs, and snRNAs, and independent from small RNAs with specific molecular processing machinery such as micro- or piwi-RNAs. LncRNAs are a novel class of mRNA-like transcripts which contribute to cancer development and progression and accelerate cancer cells proliferation, invasion, metastasis, and apoptosis. These research results indicate the potential of lncRNAs as prospective novel biomarkers for diagnosis, therapeutic targets and prognosis for cancers. In this review, we synthesize present study results to highlight aberration of lncRNAs in various types of head and neck cancers, and try to clarify the molecular mechanisms of lncRNAs affecting the oncogenesis and progression of head and neck cancer, as well as pay particular attention to provide a new avenue to the diagnosis and treatment strategy.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC