| Literature DB >> 27096028 |
Rui Yi1, Yao Li1, Fei-Liang Wang1, Gang Miao1, Ruo-Mei Qi1, Yan-Yang Zhao1.
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are key regulators involved in various tumors. They regulate cell cycle, apoptosis and cancer stemness, metastasis and chemoresistance by controlling their target gene expressions. Here, we mainly discuss the potential uses of miRNAs in colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosis. We also shed light on the important corresponding miRNA targets and on the major regulators of miRNAs. Furthermore, we discuss miRNA activity in assessing the prognosis and recurrence of CRC as well as in modulating responsiveness to chemotherapy. Based on the various pro-oncogenic/anti-oncogenic roles of miRNAs, the advantages of a therapeutic strategy based on the delivery of miRNA mimics are also mentioned. Together, miRNA seems to be an excellent tool for effectively monitoring and targeting CRC.Entities:
Keywords: Biomarkers; Colorectal cancer; Diagnosis; MicroRNA; Prognosis
Year: 2016 PMID: 27096028 PMCID: PMC4824711 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v8.i4.330
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastrointest Oncol