ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2023
Hepatitis B Virus and microRNAs: A Bioinformatics Approach.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
- An In-Depth Approach to the Associations between MicroRNAs and Viral Load in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Pooled it
- Prognostic value of miR-26b-5p in prostate cancer and its regulatory effect on tumor progression.World journal of surgical oncology · 2026Article
- Non-coding RNAs in alcohol-associated liver disease.Liver research (Beijing, China) · 2025Review
- Targeting microRNA methylation: Innovative approaches to diagnosing and treating hepatocellular carcinoma.Non-coding RNA research · 2025Review
- Profiles of Circulating Exosomal miRNA in Patients with SAPHO Patients by High-Throughput Sequencing.Combinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening · 2025Article
- Monocyte distribution width as a promising biomarker for differential diagnosis of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.Frontiers in immunology · 2024Article
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Abstract
In recent decades, microRNAs (miRNAs) have emerged as key regulators of gene expression, and the identification of viral miRNAs (v-miRNAs) within some viruses, including hepatitis B virus (HBV), has attracted significant attention. HBV infections often progress to chronic states (CHB) and may induce fibrosis/cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The presence of HBV can dysregulate host miRNA expression, influencing several biological pathways, such as apoptosis, innate and immune response, viral replication, and pathogenesis. Consequently, miRNAs are considered a promising biomarker for diagnostic, prognostic, and treatment response. The dynamics of miRNAs during HBV infection are multifaceted, influenced by host variability and miRNA interactions. Given the ability of miRNAs to target multiple messenger RNA (mRNA), understanding the viral-host (human) interplay is complex but essential to develop novel clinical applications. Therefore, bioinformatics can help to analyze, identify, and interpret a vast amount of miRNA data. This review explores the bioinformatics tools available for viral and host miRNA research. Moreover, we introduce a brief overview focusing on the role of miRNAs during HBV infection. In this way, this review aims to help the selection of the most appropriate bioinformatics tools based on requirements and research goals.
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