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ReviewMedical oncology (Northwood, London, England)2024

Advancements in long non-coding RNA-based therapies for cancer: targeting, delivery, and clinical implications.

Muhammad Ammad, Zeeshan Javed, Haleema Sadia, Rais Ahmed, Ali Akbar, Tariq Nadeem, Daniela Calina, Javad Sharifi-Rad

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Review in Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Muhammad AmmadDepartment of Biotechnology, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan.
Zeeshan JavedCentre for Applied Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. zeeshan_javed456@yahoo.com.
Haleema SadiaDepartment of Biotechnology, BUITEMS, Quetta, Pakistan.
Rais AhmedDepartment of Microbiology, Cholistan University of Veterniary and Animal Sciences Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Ali AkbarCenter for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan.
Tariq NadeemCenter for Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Daniela CalinaDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 200349, Craiova, Romania. calinadaniela@gmail.com.
Javad Sharifi-RadUniversidad Espíritu Santo, 092301, Samborondón, Ecuador. javad.sharifirad@gmail.com.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been in the spotlight for the past two decades due to their extensive role in regulating a wide range of cellular processes. Development, differentiation, regulation, and modulation are some of the vital cellular cascades coordinated by these molecules. Despite their importance, there has been limited literature on their practical implications in cancer prevention. Advancements in lncRNA biology have enabled the characterization of numerous secondary structures and sequence motifs, which could serve as potential targets for cellular therapies. Several studies have highlighted the involvement of lncRNAs in human pathologies, where they can be targeted by small molecules or antisense oligonucleotides to prevent diseases. However, progress has been hindered by the challenge of developing specific delivery vehicles for targeted delivery. Recent improvements in sequence optimization and nucleotide modification have enhanced drug stability and reduced the immunogenicity of lncRNA-based therapies, yet further advances are needed to fully realize their potential in treating complex diseases like cancer. This review aims to explore current lncRNA biology, their mechanisms of action, nanoformulation strategies, and the clinical trials focused on lncRNA delivery systems.

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NeoplasmsRNA, Long NoncodingAnimalsDrug Delivery SystemsHumansOligonucleotides, AntisenseOligonucleotides, AntisenseRNA, Long NoncodingCancerClinical trialsLong non-coding RNANano-deliveryTherapeutics

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