Protein-Related Circular RNAs in Human Pathologies

Cells

Żaneta Zarębska¹  Katarzyna Rolle¹  Konrad Kuczyński¹  Olga Wawrzyniak²  Anna Gotz-Więckowska² 

[1] Department of Molecular Neurooncology, Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences, 61704 Poznan, Poland;Department of Ophthalmology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60569 Poznan, Poland;

关键词: circRNAs;    cancer;    human disorders;    translation;    backsplicing;   

DOI  :  10.3390/cells9081841

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a distinct family of RNAs derived from alternative splicing which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression by acting as microRNA (miRNA) and RNA binding protein (RBP) sponges. However, recent studies have also reported the multifunctional potential of these particles. Under different conditions, circRNAs not only regulate protein synthesis, destination, and degradation but can serve as protein scaffolds or recruiters and are also able to produce short peptides with active biological functions. circRNAs are under ongoing investigation because of their close association with the development of diseases. Some circRNAs are reportedly expressed in a tissue- and development stage-specific manner. Furthermore, due to other features of circRNAs, including their stability, conservation, and high abundance in bodily fluids, they are believed to be potential biomarkers for various diseases, including cancers. In this review, we focus on providing a summary of the current knowledge on circRNA–protein interactions. We present the properties and functions of circRNAs, the possible mechanisms of their translation abilities, and the emerging functions of circRNA-derived peptides in human pathologies.

【 授权许可】

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