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ArticleCancers2025

Dysregulated MicroRNAs in Urinary Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: From Molecular Characterization to Clinical Applicability.

Nouha Setti Boubaker, Aymone Gurtner, Sami Boussetta, Isabella Manni, Ahmed Saadi, Haroun Ayed, Livia Ronchetti, Ahlem Blel, Marouene Chakroun, Seif Mokadem and 8 more

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Article in Cancers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Nouha Setti BoubakerUOSD SAFU Unit, Department of Research, Diagnosis and Innovative Technologies, IRCCS-Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8342-6936
Aymone GurtnerUOSD SAFU Unit, Department of Research, Diagnosis and Innovative Technologies, IRCCS-Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7661-9059
Sami BoussettaLaboratory of Genetics, Immunology and Human Pathology, Biology Department, Faculty of Science of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 2092, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0003-3994-6701
Isabella ManniUOSD SAFU Unit, Department of Research, Diagnosis and Innovative Technologies, IRCCS-Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-4823-0596
Ahmed SaadiUrology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Boulevard 9 Avril 1938, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0002-5361-9005
Haroun AyedUrology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Boulevard 9 Avril 1938, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0002-7365-0309
Livia RonchettiUOSD SAFU Unit, Department of Research, Diagnosis and Innovative Technologies, IRCCS-Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2367-3852
Ahlem BlelPathology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0001-6702-3889
Marouene ChakrounUrology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Boulevard 9 Avril 1938, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0002-0385-2917
Seif MokademUrology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Boulevard 9 Avril 1938, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0002-9226-610X
Zeineb NaimiMedical Oncology Department, Salah Azaiez Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0002-9511-5403
Mohamed Ali BedouiUrology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Boulevard 9 Avril 1938, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0003-2919-1173
Linda Bel Haj KacemPathology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0002-1492-9799
Khedija MeddebMedical Oncology Department, Salah Azaiez Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0002-3418-1749
Soumaya RammehPathology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0003-0366-4630
Mohamed Riadh Ben SlamaUrology Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tunis El Manar, Boulevard 9 Avril 1938, Tunis 1006, Tunisia.
Slah OuerhaniLaboratory of Proteins Engineering and Bioactive Molecules (LIP-MB), Biology Engineering Department, National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology (INSAT), University of Tunis Carthage, Tunis 1080, Tunisia.ORCID 0000-0002-3651-4690
Giulia PiaggioUOSD SAFU Unit, Department of Research, Diagnosis and Innovative Technologies, IRCCS-Regina Elena National Cancer Institute, 00144 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2114-1892

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDespite clinical and pathological risk tools, predicting outcomes in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), particularly high-grade (HG) cases, remains challenging due to its unpredictable recurrence and progression. There is an urgent need for molecular biomarkers to enhance risk stratification and guide treatment.

methodsWe assessed the prognostic potential of eight miRNAs (miR-9, miR-143, miR-182, miR-205, miR-27a, miR-369, let-7c, and let-7g) in a cohort of ninety patients with primary bladder cancer. Expression data were retrieved from our previously published studies. Kaplan-Meier's and Cox's regression analyses were used to evaluate the associations with overall survival (OS), metastasis-free survival (MFS), and clinical outcomes. Principal component analysis (PCA) was performed to identify informative miRNA combinations. Target gene prediction, pathway enrichment (DAVID), and drug-gene interaction mapping (DGIdb) were conducted in silico.

resultsA high expression of let-7g and miR-9 was significantly associated with better OS in HG NMIBC and MIBC, respectively (

conclusionsLet-7g, miR-9, miR-143, miR-182, and miR-205 emerged as promising biomarkers for outcome prediction in NMIBC. Their integration into liquid biopsy platforms could support non-invasive monitoring and personalized treatment strategies. These findings warrant validation in larger, prospective studies and through functional assays.

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