The expression and function of miR-622 in a variety of tumors

Biomed Pharmacother. 2022 Feb:146:112544. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112544. Epub 2021 Dec 20.

Abstract

Cancer is a heavy burden worldwide, with high morbidity and mortality rates. Cancer treatments currently involve surgical and nonsurgical approaches. Molecular targeted therapy is the latest breakthrough. miRNAs are small noncoding RNAs found in plants and animals that play a role in cancer and various diseases through influencing numerous biological processes, such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, the immune response, and drug resistance. One miRNA, miR-622, has been shown to regulate various pathways to influence disease processes. Abnormal miR-622 expression can promote or inhibit liver, colorectal, and breast cancers and other tumors, such as glioma. Herein, we reviewed the expression levels and clinical effects of miR-622 in various tumors and summarized its mechanisms and related molecules.

Keywords: Cancer; Mechanism; MicroRNAs; Molecules; miR-622.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Apoptosis / genetics
  • Cell Proliferation / genetics
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Glioma* / genetics
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs* / genetics
  • MicroRNAs* / metabolism
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy*
  • Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Neoplasms* / metabolism

Substances

  • MIRN622 microRNA, human
  • MicroRNAs