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ReviewTranslational oncology2025

Exploring the tumor-suppressive role of miRNA-200c in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: Potential and mechanisms of exosome-mediated delivery for therapeutic applications.

Mohamed S Kishta, Aya Khamis, Hafez Am, Abdelrahman H Elshaar, Désirée Gül

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Review in Translational oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

14 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Epigenomic landscape of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) · 2025
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  12. MicroRNA-200c in Cancer Generation, Invasion, and Metastasis.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Mohamed S KishtaHormones Department, Medical Research and Clinical Studies Institute, Stem Cell Lab., Center of Excellence for Advanced Sciences, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, 12622 Cairo, Egypt. Electronic address: ms.kishta@nrc.sci.eg.
Aya KhamisMaxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany; Oral Pathology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, 5372066 Alexandria, Egypt.
Hafez AmMedical Biochemistry Department Faculty of medicine KafrElSheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt.
Abdelrahman H ElshaarFaculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Future University, Cairo, Egypt.
Désirée GülDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Molecular and Cellular Oncology, University Medical Center, 55131 Mainz, Germany. Electronic address: guel@uni-mainz.de.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) remains a challenging malignancy due to its high rates of recurrence, metastasis, and resistance to conventional therapies. microRNA-200c (miRNA-200c) has emerged as a critical tumor suppressor in HNSCC, with the potential to inhibit epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), which is considered as a key process in cancer metastasis and progression. Interestingly, there are also controversial findings in HNSCC characterizing miRNA-200c as oncogenic factor. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of miRNA-200c's general role in cancer, and particularly in HNSCC, highlighting its mechanisms of action, including the regulation of EMT and other oncogenic pathways. Additionally, the review explores the innovative approach of exosome-mediated delivery of miRNA-200c as a therapeutic strategy. Exosomes, as natural nanocarriers, offer a promising vehicle for the targeted delivery of miRNA-200c to tumor cells, potentially overcoming the limitations of traditional delivery methods and enhancing therapeutic efficacy. The review also discusses the challenges and future directions in the clinical application of miRNA-200c, particularly focusing on its potential to improve outcomes for HNSCC patients. This article seeks to provide valuable insights for researchers and clinicians working towards innovative treatments for this aggressive cancer type.

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Epithelial-mesenchymal transitionExosomesHead and neck squamous cell carcinomamicroRNATargeted therapy

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PMID39615277
PMCPMC11647223

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