Role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus

Panminerva Med. 2018 Mar;60(1):25-28. doi: 10.23736/S0031-0808.17.03382-1. Epub 2017 Nov 10.

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is becoming the critical problem among the entire world and it is difficult to understand the molecular mechanism representing the concept of diabetic pathology. Recently the knowledge of the involvement of genetics in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) susceptibility has sketched a great concentration towards the transcriptional activity of β cells within the pancreas. This disease becomes the leading cause of death, so it is necessary to study the molecular pathogenesis, phenotypes, and characteristics to design the therapeutic parameters. Here in this review role of miRNA is being illustrated as it plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis, progression, and fate of beta cells of pancreas regulating the insulin secretion. Here in this review, we try to include the effects and pathophysiology of various miRNA in diabetes mellitus and on the various sites of the human body.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / genetics*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology*
  • Disease Progression
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease*
  • Humans
  • Insulin / metabolism
  • Insulin-Secreting Cells / metabolism
  • Mice
  • MicroRNAs / genetics*
  • Pancreas / physiology
  • Phenotype
  • Rats
  • Transcription, Genetic

Substances

  • Insulin
  • MicroRNAs