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



Document title: The function of MicroRNA in hepatitis B virus-related liver diseases: from Dim to Bright
Journal: Annals of hepatology
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000411741
ISSN: 1665-2681
Authors: 1
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Institutions: 1Fudan University, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai. China
Year:
Season: Jul-Ago
Volumen: 14
Number: 4
Pages: 450-456
Country: México
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Analítico, descriptivo
English abstract 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
Keyword: 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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