MiRNA a New Insight in Metabolic and Human Diseases: A Review

Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 2023 Aug 31;69(8):102-110. doi: 10.14715/cmb/2023.69.8.16.

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine existing studies on the association between microRNAs (miRNA) and age-related disorders. The miRNAs are small, noncoding RNA molecules with the ability to regulate gene expression. These are well-established in extracellular circulation, including various types of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. Similarly, several miRNAs are associated with certain age-related conditions, such as increased miR-21 expression in cancer patients. Besides that, the miR-122 in atherosclerosis patients played an essential role in gene expression and disease. Therefore, the miRNA has the potential to serve as a reliable biomarker for the early detection, monitoring of progression, and regression of age-related diseases. To have a complete understanding of the mechanisms and the direct long-term effects that the miRNA has on the pathophysiology and development of diseases, additional research is required.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Atherosclerosis*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases* / genetics
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs* / genetics

Substances

  • MicroRNAs