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ReviewFrontiers in chemistry2023

Recent insights into the functions and mechanisms of antisense RNA: emerging applications in cancer therapy and precision medicine.

Shahab Ur Rehman, Numan Ullah, Zhenbin Zhang, Yongkang Zhen, Aziz-Ud Din, Hengmi Cui, Mengzhi Wang

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Review in Frontiers in chemistry, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Shahab Ur RehmanCollege of Animals Science and Technology Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Numan Ullah *College of Animals Science and Technology Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Zhenbin ZhangCollege of Animals Science and Technology Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Yongkang ZhenCollege of Animals Nutrition Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Aziz-Ud DinDepartment of Human Genetics, Hazara University Mansehra, Mansehra, Pakistan.
Hengmi CuiCollege of Animals Science and Technology Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Mengzhi WangCollege of Animals Science and Technology Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
Yangzhou University · CNHazara University · PK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The antisense RNA molecule is a unique DNA transcript consisting of 19-23 nucleotides, characterized by its complementary nature to mRNA. These antisense RNAs play a crucial role in regulating gene expression at various stages, including replication, transcription, and translation. Additionally, artificial antisense RNAs have demonstrated their ability to effectively modulate gene expression in host cells. Consequently, there has been a substantial increase in research dedicated to investigating the roles of antisense RNAs. These molecules have been found to be influential in various cellular processes, such as X-chromosome inactivation and imprinted silencing in healthy cells. However, it is important to recognize that in cancer cells; aberrantly expressed antisense RNAs can trigger the epigenetic silencing of tumor suppressor genes. Moreover, the presence of deletion-induced aberrant antisense RNAs can lead to the development of diseases through epigenetic silencing. One area of drug development worth mentioning is antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), and a prime example of an oncogenic trans-acting long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) is HOTAIR (HOX transcript antisense RNA). NATs (noncoding antisense transcripts) are dysregulated in many cancers, and researchers are just beginning to unravel their roles as crucial regulators of cancer's hallmarks, as well as their potential for cancer therapy. In this review, we summarize the emerging roles and mechanisms of antisense RNA and explore their application in cancer therapy.

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AntisenseRNAcancer therapyepigenetics regulationprecision medicineRNA biology

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PMID38274897
PMCPMC10809404
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