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ReviewIranian journal of medical sciences2025

Therapeutic Potentials of MiRNA for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis Treatment: A Narrative Review.

Amir Hossein Barjasteh, Rawa Jaseb Mazhar AleKassar, Abdulridha Mohammed Al-Asady, Hanieh Latifi, Amir Avan, Majid Khazaei, Mikhail Ryzhikov, Seyed Mahdi Hassanian

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Review in Iranian journal of medical sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 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.

Amir Hossein BarjastehMetabolic Syndrome Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Rawa Jaseb Mazhar AleKassarDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abdulridha Mohammed Al-AsadyDepartment of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, Warith Al-Anbiyaa University, Iraq.
Hanieh LatifiMetabolic Syndrome Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Amir AvanMetabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Majid KhazaeiMetabolic Syndrome Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Mikhail RyzhikovSaint Louis University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
Seyed Mahdi HassanianDepartment of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks among the most prevalent cancers worldwide and is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Metastasis poses a significant obstacle in CRC treatment, as distant metastasis, particularly to the liver, remains the primary cause of mortality. Colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) occurs frequently due to the liver's direct vascular connection to the colorectal region via the portal vein. Standard treatment approaches for CRLM are limited; only a few patients qualify for surgical intervention, resulting in a persistently low survival rate. Additionally, resistance to chemotherapy is common, emphasizing the need for more effective targeted therapies. Emerging evidence highlights the pivotal role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in modulating critical pathways associated with CRLM, including tumor invasion, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and angiogenesis. MiRNAs exhibit dual functions as tumor suppressors and oncogenes by targeting multiple genes, thus playing a complex role in both the initiation and progression of metastasis. The regulatory mechanisms of miRNAs could help to identify novel biomarkers for early diagnosis and prognosis of CRLM, as well as promising therapeutic targets to overcome chemoresistance. Despite numerous studies on miRNA involvement in CRC metastasis, dedicated reviews focusing on miRNAs and CRLM remain scarce. This review aims to approach targeted therapies by examining the current understanding of miRNA involvement in CRLM and exploring their potential as diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic agents. Through an integrative approach, we aim to provide insights that could transform CRLM management and improve patient outcomes.

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Colorectal NeoplasmsLiver NeoplasmsMicroRNAsBiomarkers, TumorEpithelial-Mesenchymal TransitionHumansBiomarkers, TumorMicroRNAsColorectal cancerExosomeLiverMetastasisMicroRNAsTherapeutics

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PMID40255223
PMCPMC12008659

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