Tao HB, Wan YX, Deng AM, Yan HL. Long noncoding RNAs in colorectal cancer.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2014;
22:901-906. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v22.i7.901]
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Abstract
Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are broadly defined as RNA molecules greater than 200 bp in length and lacking an open reading frame. Recent studies have demonstrated that lncRNAs are widely involved in the regulation of gene expression network at epigenetic, transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels, which may affect cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, metabolism, apoptosis and other important physiological processes. Abnormal expression of lncRNAs is closely associated with the tumor development, invasion, metastasis and prognosis. The development of colorectal cancer is a multi-factor, multi-step process, and abnormal gene expression may play an important role in this process. This review focuses on the current advances in research of lncRNAs in colorectal cancer, with an aim to provide new clues to clinical prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this malignancy.
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