CircRNAs: biogenesis, functions, and role in drug-resistant Tumours

Molecular Cancer

Shaoqing Ju¹  Feng Wang¹  Shuo Ma¹  Shan Kong¹ 

[1] Department of Laboratory Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University;

关键词: Circular RNAs (CircRNAs);    Tumor resistance;    Targeted treatment;    Self-circularize;    Functions;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12943-020-01231-4

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Targeted treatment, which can specifically kill tumour cells without affecting normal cells, is a new approach for tumour therapy. However, tumour cells tend to acquire resistance to targeted drugs during treatment. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are single-stranded RNA molecules with unique structures and important functions. With the development of RNA sequencing technology, circRNAs have been found to be widespread in tumour-resistant cells and to play important regulatory roles. In this review, we present the latest advances in circRNA research and summarize the various mechanisms underlying their regulation. Moreover, we review the role of circRNAs in the chemotherapeutic resistance of tumours and explore the clinical value of circRNA regulation in treating tumour resistance.

【 授权许可】

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