Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are members of RNA that are structurally similar to mRNA. They cannot encode proteins because they do not have a conserved open reading frame. LncRNAs were once regarded as abnormalities or noises or without any biological function after gene transcription. With the further development of research, it has been found that it can participate in normal or abnormal biological processes as an important regulator. LncRNAs are closely related to the development of nervous system function, metabolic disorders and tumors. LncRNAs abnormally expressed in cervical cancer participate in the regulation of various biological processes of cervical cancer by inhibiting or promoting tumors. This article reviews the recent reports on the abnormal regulation, molecular regulation mechanism and potential clinical application of lncRNAs in cervical cancer.
长链非编码RNA (Long non-coding RNA，lncRNAs) 是RNA 的其中一员，其结构类似于mRNA，但由于没有保守的开放阅读框，因此不能编码蛋白质。LncRNAs 曾被认为是基因转录后的异常现象或噪音，没有任何的生物学功能。随着研究的进一步深入，发现其可作为重要的调控分子参与人类正常或异常的生物学活动过程。LncRNAs 与神经系统功能、机体代谢紊乱以及肿瘤等疾病的发生发展密切相关。异常表达于宫颈癌的lncRNAs 通过发挥抑制肿瘤或促进肿瘤的作用，参与调控宫颈癌的各个生物学过程。文中结合最新报道就lncRNAs 在宫颈癌的异常调节、分子调节机制和潜在临床应用方面进行综述。.
Keywords: abnormal regulation; cervical cancer; long non-coding RNAs; molecular regulation mechanism; potential clinical application.