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Emerging role of microRNAs in liver diseases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19960558     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
MicroRNAs are a class of small non-coding RNAs that are found in plants, animals, and some viruses. They modulate the gene function at the post-transcriptional level and act as a fine tuner of various processes, such as development, proliferation, cell signaling, and apoptosis. They are associated with different types and stages of cancer. Recent studies have shown the involvement of microRNAs in liver diseases caused by various factors, such as Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, metabolic disorders, and by drug abuse. This review highlights the role of microRNAs in liver diseases and their potential use as therapeutic molecules.
Authors:
Shashi Bala; Miguel Marcos; Gyongyi Szabo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  World journal of gastroenterology : WJG     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1007-9327     ISO Abbreviation:  World J. Gastroenterol.     Publication Date:  2009 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-12-04     Completed Date:  2010-02-16     Revised Date:  2010-09-28    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100883448     Medline TA:  World J Gastroenterol     Country:  China    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  5633-40     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, LRB 215, Worcester, MA 01605, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biological Markers
Diagnosis, Differential
Fibrosis / pathology
Hepacivirus / genetics,  metabolism
Hepatitis / genetics,  virology
Humans
Immune System / physiology
Liver Diseases / genetics*,  metabolism,  pathology,  therapy
MicroRNAs / genetics,  metabolism*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
AA011576-10A1/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Biological Markers; 0/MicroRNAs
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