Shi JJ, Dang SS. Non-coding RNAs and liver diseases.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2016;
24:1952-1959. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v24.i13.1952]
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Abstract
Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) do not code for proteins, and they regulate gene expression at replication, transcriptional, post-transcriptional and other levels and may be involved in various biological processes such as cell differentiation, individual development and pathological processes. Recent studies have suggested that aberrant expression of ncRNAs is closely related with liver diseases such as hepatocellular carcinoma, viral hepatitis, alcohol-induced liver injury, and ncRNAs play a central regulatory role in the development and prognosis of these diseases. Therefore, ncRNAs have the potential to become diagnostic and prognostic markers and clinical targets in liver diseases.
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