Chapter title |
MicroRNAs, Regulatory Messengers Inside and Outside Cancer Cells
|
---|---|
Chapter number | 6 |
Book title |
Exosomes, Stem Cells and MicroRNA
|
Published in |
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, January 2018
|
DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-74470-4_6 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-3-31-974469-8, 978-3-31-974470-4
|
Authors |
Simone Anfossi, Xiao Fu, Rahul Nagvekar, George A. Calin, Anfossi, Simone, Fu, Xiao, Nagvekar, Rahul, Calin, George A. |
Abstract |
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of short non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) with typical sequence lengths of 19-25 nucleotides and extraordinary abilities to regulate gene expression. Because miRNAs regulate multiple important biological functions of the cell (proliferation, migration, invasion, apoptosis, differentiation, and drug resistance), their expression is highly controlled. Genetic and epigenetic alterations frequently found in cancer cells can cause aberrant expression of miRNAs and, consequently, of their target genes. The tumor microenvironment can also affect miRNA expression through soluble factors (e.g., cytokines and growth factors) secreted by either tumor cells or non-tumor cells (such as immune and stromal cells). Furthermore, like hormones, miRNAs can be secreted and regulate gene expression in recipient cells. Altered expression levels of miRNAs in cancer cells determine the acquisition of fundamental biological capabilities (hallmarks of cancer) responsible for the development and progression of the disease. |
X Demographics
As of 1 July 2024, you may notice a temporary increase in the numbers of X profiles with Unknown location. Click here to learn more.
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Unknown | 1 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Members of the public | 1 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Unknown | 37 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 11% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 4 | 11% |
Student > Master | 3 | 8% |
Researcher | 3 | 8% |
Student > Bachelor | 3 | 8% |
Other | 4 | 11% |
Unknown | 16 | 43% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 7 | 19% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 5 | 14% |
Philosophy | 1 | 3% |
Neuroscience | 1 | 3% |
Chemistry | 1 | 3% |
Other | 0 | 0% |
Unknown | 22 | 59% |