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ReviewEuropean journal of medical research2025

Regulatory roles of circular RNAs in Wnt and other oncogenic signaling pathways in breast cancer progression: a comprehensive review.

Amirreza Khalaji, Yousef Nazari, Mojtaba Pandeh, Aram Farhoudian, Leila Ghorbi, Pedram Naderi, Elham Mohebi Janagard, Samira Amin Afshari, Reza Morovatshoar

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Review in European journal of medical research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Exploring the Roles of Wnt Signaling Pathway and Non-Coding RNAs in COPD.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Amirreza Khalaji *Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Science, Tabriz, Iran.
Yousef Nazari *School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran.
Mojtaba PandehSchool of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.
Aram FarhoudianSchool of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
Leila GhorbiSchool of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran.
Pedram NaderiShiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Elham Mohebi JanagardImmunology Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Samira Amin AfshariEndocrinology and Metabolism Research Center (EMRC), Vali-Asr Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Reza MorovatshoarClinical Research Development Center of Shahid Mohammadi Hospital, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran. Rezamorovatshoar1996@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0247-7924

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are critical regulators in breast cancer (BC) progression, particularly through their interactions with the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. This comprehensive review elucidates the regulatory roles of key circRNAs, including circABCC4, circFAT1, circARL8B, and circDONSON, in modulating BC behavior. These circRNAs primarily function as microRNA sponges, influencing essential processes such as proliferation, metastasis, drug resistance, and cell survival. For instance, circDONSON promotes tumor growth and radioresistance through SOX4-mediated Wnt signaling, whereas circRNF10 exhibits tumor-suppressive properties. The dual role of circRNAs as oncogenes or tumor suppressors highlights their complexity. Their high stability and tissue-specific expression patterns position them as promising diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Dysregulation of circRNAs modulates Wnt/β-catenin signaling, a key driver of BC progression, promoting oncogenesis and therapeutic resistance. This review synthesizes evidence from peer-reviewed literature, emphasizing the molecular mechanisms and clinical implications of circRNA-Wnt interactions. By exploring these intricate networks, we identify novel opportunities for targeted BC therapies, underscoring the potential of circRNAs to transform diagnosis and treatment. Future research should prioritize standardizing circRNA quantification and validating findings across diverse patient cohorts to enhance clinical applicability.

Indexed as

Breast NeoplasmsRNA, CircularWnt Signaling PathwayBiomarkers, TumorDisease ProgressionFemaleGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansBiomarkers, TumorRNA, CircularBreast cancercircRNA biogenesisCircularRNAsMolecular agentsWntWnt signaling pathway

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PMID40804731
PMCPMC12351993

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