The function of MicroRNA in hepatitis B virus-related liver diseases: from Dim to Bright



Título del documento: The function of MicroRNA in hepatitis B virus-related liver diseases: from Dim to Bright
Revista: Annals of hepatology
Base de datos: PERIÓDICA
Número de sistema: 000411741
ISSN: 1665-2681
Autors: 1
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Institucions: 1Fudan University, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai. China
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Període: Jul-Ago
Volum: 14
Número: 4
Paginació: 450-456
País: México
Idioma: Inglés
Tipo de documento: Artículo
Enfoque: Analítico, descriptivo
Resumen en inglés MicroRNAs represent a class of non-coding RNA molecules that negatively regulate gene expression either by repressing translation or by inducing degradation of messenger RNA. Studies have shown that, as regulators of gene expression, microRNAs are widely involved in various human diseases, including hepatitis B virus-related liver diseases. By modulating hepatitis B virus replication, regulating extracellular matrix formation, as well as silencing tumor suppressor genes, these small molecules are implicated in the development of chronic hepatitis, liver fibrosis/cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma caused by hepatitis B virus infection. In addition, current researches indicated a potential role of microRNA as diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets. In conclusion, microRNAs are promising tools in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B virus -related liver diseases
Disciplines Medicina
Paraules clau: Gastroenterología,
Virus de la hepatitis B,
Fisiopatología,
MicroARNs,
Expresión génica,
Hepatitis crónica,
Carcinoma hepatocelular
Keyword: Medicine,
Gastroenterology,
Hepatitis B virus,
Physiopathology,
MicroRNAs,
Gene expression,
Chronic hepatitis,
Hepatocellular carcinoma
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