Zhang Q, Pu R, Du Y, Han Y, Su T, Wang H, Cao G. Non-coding RNAs in hepatitis B or C-associated hepatocellular carcinoma: potential diagnostic and prognostic markers and therapeutic targets.
Cancer Lett 2012;
321:1-12. [PMID:
22425745 DOI:
10.1016/j.canlet.2012.03.011]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2012] [Revised: 03/07/2012] [Accepted: 03/08/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Non-coding RNA (ncRNA), a class of RNAs that do not code protein but have regulatory functions, can regulate gene expression and replication of hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus and play an important role in the virus-host interaction and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Deregulated ncRNAs in surgically removed hepatic tissues and circulation can be prognostic and diagnostic markers, respectively. ncRNAs functioning as either tumor suppressors or oncogenes can be therapeutic options. Here, we summarize the deregulated ncRNAs associated with the infections and HCC and focus on their roles on early diagnosis, prognosis prediction and therapeutic option of HCC.
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