The Role of miRNA and Long Noncoding RNA in Cholestatic Liver Diseases

Am J Pathol. 2024 Feb 28:S0002-9440(24)00075-0. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2024.02.006. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Cholestatic liver diseases encompass a range of organic damages, metabolic disorders, and dysfunctions within the hepatobiliary system, arising from various pathogenic causes. These factors contribute to disruptions in bile production, secretion, and excretion. Cholestatic liver diseases can be classified into intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholestasis, according to the location of occurrence. The etiology of cholestatic liver diseases is complex, and includes drugs, poisons, viruses, parasites, bacteria, autoimmune responses, tumors, and genetic metabolism. The pathogenesis of cholelstatic liver disease is not completely clarified; also, there is still a lack of effective therapy methods. It is urgent to clarify its mechanism to find more effective therapeutic targets and drugs. Increasing evidence demonstrates that miRNA and long noncoding RNA are involved in the progression of cholestatic liver diseases. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the research progress on the roles of miRNA and long noncoding RNA in cholestatic liver diseases. The aim is to enhance the understanding of their potential diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic value for patients with cholestasis.

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  • Review