ReviewBiomolecules & biomedicine2025
Circulating microRNAs in prostate cancer - Non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis and therapy: A review.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- CRISPR decodes the RNA regulatory network in prostate cancer: A review from mechanisms to precision therapeutics.Non-coding RNA research · 2026Review
- Molecular Mechanisms and Immune Regulation in Prostate Cancer: A Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Extracellular vesicle-derived miR-141, miR-10b, miR-550a and miR-16 define a circulating signature in prostate cancer.Irish journal of medical science · 2026Article
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Abstract
Prostate cancer (PC) is a common malignancy driven by interacting genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, including hereditary mutations (BRCA1/2, HPC1, AR variants), premalignant lesions [proliferative inflammatory atrophy (PIA), prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN)], and Western dietary patterns. This narrative review aims to synthesize evidence on the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in PC pathogenesis and clinical management across diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, and recurrence prediction. We searched PubMed/MEDLINE (2004-present) using predefined terms, screened reference lists, excluded outdated records, and prioritized biomarker studies with AUC ≥ 0.85. Current diagnostic pathways-digital rectal examination, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, multiparametric MRI, and Gleason-based International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP) grading-are complemented by molecular tools (4Kscore, PHI, SelectMDx, TMPRSS2-ERG, PCA3, ConfirmMDx). MiRNAs, key post-transcriptional regulators, contribute to PC via dysregulated biogenesis and modulation of androgen receptor signaling within an inflamed, remodeled tumor microenvironment. Circulating and exosomal miRNAs (notably miR-21, miR-375, and miR-182-5p) exhibit greater specificity and stability than PSA, enabling non-invasive diagnosis, risk stratification, treatment monitoring, and recurrence prediction. Therapeutic approaches-antagomirs, sponges, miRNA masks, and CRISPR editing-show preclinical promise, while chemical modifications [peptide nucleic acids (PNAs), locked nucleic acids (LNAs), C2' modifications] improve stability and delivery but remain limited by biodistribution, tissue penetration, off-target effects, and immunogenicity. In conclusion, standardized workflows and multicenter validation, integrated with clinical and imaging data, are essential to translate miRNA-based tools into precision PC management.
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