Aberrant expression of microRNA-4443 (miR-4443) in human diseases

Bioengineered. 2022 Jun;13(6):14770-14779. doi: 10.1080/21655979.2022.2109807.

Abstract

miRNA is a small endogenous RNA and an important regulator of gene expression. miR-4443 is abnormally expressed in 12 diseases including cancer. The expression of miR-4443 is regulated by 3 upstream factors. miR-4443 has 12 downstream target genes. miR-4443 inhibits the expression of its target genes, thereby affecting the migration, proliferation, and invasion of pathological cells. miR-4443 participates in 4 signaling pathways and plays a role in the occurrence and development of several diseases. In addition, miR-4443 can also promote resistance to multiple drugs. Here, this article summarizes the aberrant expression of miR-4443 and its pathogenic molecular mechanisms in human diseases, which provides clues and directions for the follow-up research of miR-4443.

Keywords: cancer; expression; miR-4443; signaling pathway; target gene.

Plain language summary

Dysregulation of miR-4443 affects the behaviors of diseased cells.miR-4443 is involved in the regulation of four signaling pathways.miR-4443 is associated with reduced drug sensitivity in cancer patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Disease* / genetics
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs* / genetics
  • MicroRNAs* / metabolism
  • Neoplasms / genetics

Substances

  • MicroRNAs
  • MIRN-4443 microRNA, human

Grants and funding

This study was supported by the Zhejiang Basic Public Welfare Research Project (GD22H090430).