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  1. Article ; Online: Co-treatment with bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and curcumin improved angiogenesis in myocardium in a rat model of MI.

    Mirfakhraie, Niki / Shoorei, Hamed / Abedpour, Neda / Javanmard, Masoumeh Zirak

    Molecular biology reports

    2024  Volume 51, Issue 1, Page(s) 261

    Abstract: Background: The cardioprotective properties of mesenchymal stem cells and the therapeutic potential of curcumin (CUR) have been explored. Combining these approaches may enhance stem cell effectiveness and expedite healing. This study aimed to ... ...

    Abstract Background: The cardioprotective properties of mesenchymal stem cells and the therapeutic potential of curcumin (CUR) have been explored. Combining these approaches may enhance stem cell effectiveness and expedite healing. This study aimed to investigate the synergistic effects of co-treating bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) with curcumin on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) levels, in a rat model of myocardial ischemia (MI).
    Methods and results: Sixty-five male rats were divided into four groups: G1 (healthy control), G2 (MI induced by isoproterenol hydrochloride), G3 (treated with BMSCs), and G4 (co-treated with curcumin and BMSCs). Blood and tissue samples were collected at specific time points (day 1, 7, 15 and 21) after MI induction. Serum levels of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), cardiac troponin I (cTnI), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), CK-MB and VEGF were measured. VEGF mRNA and protein expression were evaluated using RT-qPCR and Western blot techniques. Histopathological assessments were performed using H&E staining and CD31 immunofluorescence staining. VEGF expression significantly increased on days 7 and 15 in the CUR-BMSCs group, peaking on day 7. Western blot analysis confirmed elevated VEGF protein expression on days 7 and 15 post-MI. ELISA results demonstrated increased serum VEGF levels on days 7 and 15, reaching the highest level on day 7 in CUR-BMSCs-treated animals. Treated groups showed lower levels of LDH, AST, CK, CK-MB and cTnI compared to the untreated MI group. H&E staining revealed improved myocardial structure, increased formation of new capillaries, in both treatment groups compared to the MI group.
    Conclusion: Combining curcumin with BMSCs promotes angiogenesis in the infarcted myocardium after 15 days of MI induction. These findings suggest the potential of this combined therapy approach for enhancing cardiac healing and recovery.
    MeSH term(s) Rats ; Male ; Animals ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/genetics ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/metabolism ; Myocardial Infarction/drug therapy ; Myocardial Infarction/pathology ; Curcumin/pharmacology ; Curcumin/metabolism ; Bone Marrow/metabolism ; Angiogenesis ; Myocardial Ischemia/metabolism ; Myocardium/metabolism ; Coronary Artery Disease/metabolism ; Mesenchymal Stem Cells/metabolism ; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation/methods ; Bone Marrow Cells
    Chemical Substances Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; Curcumin (IT942ZTH98)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-01
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 186544-4
    ISSN 1573-4978 ; 0301-4851
    ISSN (online) 1573-4978
    ISSN 0301-4851
    DOI 10.1007/s11033-023-09180-z
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  2. Article ; Online: Detrimental effects of vitrification on integrin genes (α9 and β1) and in vitro fertilization in mouse oocytes.

    Abedpour, Neda / Shoorei, Hamed / Rajaei, Farzad

    Molecular biology reports

    2023  Volume 50, Issue 6, Page(s) 4823–4829

    Abstract: Objective: Integrins are known as key molecules that importantly involve in fertilization. This study aimed to evaluate effects of vitrification on fertilization rate and expression of integrin genes, α9 and β1, on mice oocytes in GV and MІІ stages.: ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Integrins are known as key molecules that importantly involve in fertilization. This study aimed to evaluate effects of vitrification on fertilization rate and expression of integrin genes, α9 and β1, on mice oocytes in GV and MІІ stages.
    Materials and methods: From the ovarian tissue and fallopian tube of NMRI mice, germinal vesicle (GV, n = 200) and metaphase II (MII, n = 200) oocytes were obtained. Then, oocytes were distributed into 4 groups including non-vitrified GV, non-vitrified MII, vitrified GV, and vitrified MII. Cryotop method was used for vitrification and oocytes (for 4 weeks) were kept in liquid nitrogen. After that, by using an inverted microscope, the rate of survived oocytes was assessed. Also, in vitro fertilization (IVF) for oocytes, obtained from in vitro maturated MII and mice ovaries (ovulated MII), was done to assess embryos at differenced stages (2-cells, morula, and hatched). Finally, RT-qPCR was performed to investigate the mRNA expression of integrin genes (α9 and β1).
    Results: After vitrification, the rate of survived oocytes, 68.65%for GV and 65.07% % for MII, did not show a remarkable difference related to non-vitrified groups, while the fertilization rate in vitrified groups remarkably decrease compared to non-vitrified groups (p < 0.05). Also, the expression of α9 and β1 genes was significantly altered in vitrified groups when compared to non-vitrified groups (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in embryo developmental rates for non-vitrified and vitrified groups.
    Conclusion: Cryotop method for vitrification caused an alternation in oocyte quality by reducing fertilization rate and integrin gene expression.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Mice ; Animals ; Vitrification ; Cryopreservation/methods ; Cell Survival ; Oocytes ; Fertilization in Vitro/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-11
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 186544-4
    ISSN 1573-4978 ; 0301-4851
    ISSN (online) 1573-4978
    ISSN 0301-4851
    DOI 10.1007/s11033-023-08377-6
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  3. Article ; Online: Interaction between lncRNAs and RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) influences DNA damage response in cancer chemoresistance.

    Alemi, Forough / Poornajaf, Yadollah / Hosseini, Foroogh / Vahedian, Vahid / Gharekhani, Mahdi / Shoorei, Hamed / Taheri, Mohammad

    Molecular biology reports

    2024  Volume 51, Issue 1, Page(s) 308

    Abstract: The DNA damage response (DDR) is a crucial cellular signaling pathway activated in response to DNA damage, including damage caused by chemotherapy. Chemoresistance, which refers to the resistance of cancer cells to the effects of chemotherapy, poses a ... ...

    Abstract The DNA damage response (DDR) is a crucial cellular signaling pathway activated in response to DNA damage, including damage caused by chemotherapy. Chemoresistance, which refers to the resistance of cancer cells to the effects of chemotherapy, poses a significant challenge in cancer treatment. Understanding the relationship between DDR and chemoresistance is vital for devising strategies to overcome this resistance and improve treatment outcomes. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a class of RNA molecules that do not code for proteins but play important roles in various biological processes, including cancer development and chemoresistance. RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are a group of proteins that bind to RNA molecules and regulate their functions. The interaction between lncRNAs and RBPs has been found to regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level, thereby influencing various cellular processes, including DDR signaling pathways. Multiple studies have demonstrated that lncRNAs can interact with RBPs to modulate the expression of genes involved in cancer chemoresistance by impacting DDR signaling pathways. Conversely, RBPs can regulate the expression and function of lncRNAs involved in DDR. Exploring these interactions can provide valuable insights for the development of innovative therapeutic approaches to overcome chemoresistance in cancer patients. This review article aims to summarize recent research on the interaction between lncRNAs and RBPs during cancer chemotherapy, with a specific focus on DDR pathways.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; RNA, Long Noncoding/metabolism ; Drug Resistance, Neoplasm/genetics ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Neoplasms/genetics ; DNA Damage/genetics ; DNA Repair/genetics ; RNA-Binding Proteins/genetics ; RNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism
    Chemical Substances RNA, Long Noncoding ; RNA-Binding Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-17
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 186544-4
    ISSN 1573-4978 ; 0301-4851
    ISSN (online) 1573-4978
    ISSN 0301-4851
    DOI 10.1007/s11033-024-09288-w
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  4. Article: Comparison of mouse ovarian follicular development and gene expression in the presence of ovarian tissue extract and sodium selenite: An experimental study.

    Shoorei, Hamed / Jafarabadi, Mina / PourBayranvand, Shahram / Salehnia, Mojdeh

    International journal of reproductive biomedicine

    2023  Volume 21, Issue 5, Page(s) 415–424

    Abstract: Background: Ovarian tissue extract (OTE) and sodium selenite (SS) enhance the growth and maturation of preantral follicles in a dose-dependent manner.: Objective: The present study was designed to bring more information regarding the mechanism of OTE ...

    Abstract Background: Ovarian tissue extract (OTE) and sodium selenite (SS) enhance the growth and maturation of preantral follicles in a dose-dependent manner.
    Objective: The present study was designed to bring more information regarding the mechanism of OTE and SS on the mRNA expression of follicle-stimulating hormone receptors (FSHR) and the proliferation cell nuclear antigens (PCNA) of in vitro matured isolated follicles.
    Materials and methods: The tissue extract was prepared from adult ovaries. The preantral follicles (n = 266) were isolated from 12-16-day-old mice and cultured in the control, experimental I (10 ng/ml SS), and experimental II (OTE) groups for 12 days. The follicular diameter, survival, and maturation rates, also, the production of 17-β-estradiol and progesterone, and the follicular expression of
    Results: The survival rate of follicles in the SS-treated group (84.58%) was significantly higher than that OTE (75.63%; p = 0.023) and control (69.38%; p = 0.032) groups. The mean diameter of culture follicles in experimental group I (403.8 μm) and experimental group II (383.97 μm) increased significantly in comparison with the control group (342.05 μm; p = 0.032). The developmental rate of follicles, percentages of antrum formation, released metaphase II oocytes (p = 0.027; p = 0.019 respectively), production of hormones and the expression of 2 studied genes were significantly increased in both experimental groups in compare with control group (p = 0.021; p = 0.023 respectively).
    Conclusion: The OTE and SS have a positive effect on development of mouse preantral follicles via over-expression of
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-12
    Publishing country Iran
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2898387-7
    ISSN 2476-3772 ; 2476-4108
    ISSN (online) 2476-3772
    ISSN 2476-4108
    DOI 10.18502/ijrm.v21i5.13476
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  5. Article: Interaction between SIRT1 and non-coding RNAs in different disorders.

    Ghafouri-Fard, Soudeh / Shoorei, Hamed / Hussen, Bashdar Mahmud / Poornajaf, Yadollah / Taheri, Mohammad / Sharifi, Guive

    Frontiers in genetics

    2023  Volume 14, Page(s) 1121982

    Abstract: SIRT1 is a member of the sirtuin family functioning in the process of removal of acetyl groups from different proteins. This protein has several biological functions and is involved in the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases, malignancy, aging, ... ...

    Abstract SIRT1 is a member of the sirtuin family functioning in the process of removal of acetyl groups from different proteins. This protein has several biological functions and is involved in the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases, malignancy, aging, neurodegenerative disorders and inflammation. Several long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs) and circular RNAs (circRNAs) have been found to interact with SIRT1. These interactions have been assessed in the contexts of sepsis, cardiomyopathy, heart failure, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic hepatitis, cardiac fibrosis, myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, diabetes, ischemic stroke, immune-related disorders and cancers. Notably, SIRT1-interacting non-coding RNAs have been found to interact with each other. Several circRNA/miRNA and lncRNA/miRNA pairs that interact with SIRT1 have been identified. These axes are potential targets for design of novel therapies for different disorders. In the current review, we summarize the interactions between three classes of non-coding RNAs and SIRT1.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2606823-0
    ISSN 1664-8021
    ISSN 1664-8021
    DOI 10.3389/fgene.2023.1121982
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  6. Article: Different types of bisphenols alter ovarian steroidogenesis: Special attention to BPA.

    Shoorei, Hamed / Seify, Mohammad / Talebi, Seyedeh Fahimeh / Majidpoor, Jamal / Dehaghi, Yeganeh Koohestani / Shokoohi, Majid

    Heliyon

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 6, Page(s) e16848

    Abstract: Endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol A (BPA) and some of its analogues, including BPS, BPAF, and BPE, are used extensively in the manufacture of plastics. These synthetic chemicals could seriously alter the functionality of the female reproductive ... ...

    Abstract Endocrine disruptors such as bisphenol A (BPA) and some of its analogues, including BPS, BPAF, and BPE, are used extensively in the manufacture of plastics. These synthetic chemicals could seriously alter the functionality of the female reproductive system. Although the number of studies conducted on other types of bisphenols is smaller than the number of studies on BPA, the purpose of this review study was to evaluate the effects of bisphenol compounds, particularly BPA, on hormone production and on genes involved in ovarian steroidogenesis in both in vitro (human and animal cell lines) and in vivo (animal models) studies. The current data show that exposure to bisphenol compounds has adverse effects on ovarian steroidogenesis. For example, BPA, BPS, and BPAF can alter the normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis by targeting kisspeptin neurons involved in steroid feedback signals to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) cells, resulting in abnormal production of LH and FSH. Exposure to BPA, BPS, BPF, and BPB had adverse effects on the release of some hormones, namely 17-β-estradiol (E2), progesterone (P4), and testosterone (T). BPA, BPE, BPS, BPF, and BPAF are also capable of negatively altering the transcription of a number of genes involved in ovarian steroidogenesis, such as the steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR, involved in the transfer of cholesterol from the outer to the inner mitochondrial membrane, where the steroidogenesis process begins), cytochrome P450 family 17 subfamily A member 1 (Cyp17a1, which is involved in the biosynthesis of androgens such as testosterone), 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase enzyme (3β-HSD, involved in the biosynthesis of P4), and cytochrome P450 family 19 subfamily A member 1 (Cyp19a1, involved in the biosynthesis of E2). Exposure to BPA, BPB, BPF, and BPS at prenatal or prepubertal stages could decrease the number of antral follicles by activating apoptosis and autophagy pathways, resulting in decreased production of E2 and P4 by granulosa cells (GCs) and theca cells (TCs), respectively. BPA and BPS impair ovarian steroidogenesis by reducing the function of some important cell receptors such as estrogens (ERs, including ERα and ERβ), progesterone (PgR), the orphan estrogen receptor gamma (ERRγ), the androgen receptor (AR), the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER), the FSHR (follicle-stimulating hormone receptor), and the LHCGR (luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor). In animal models, the effects of bisphenol compounds depend on the type of animals, their age, and the duration and dose of bisphenols, while in cell line studies the duration and doses of bisphenols are the matter.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16848
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  7. Article: The amelioration of ovarian dysfunction by hesperidin in malathion-treated mice through the overexpression of PCNA and FSHR proteins.

    Zarein, Mahnaz / Zarban, Asghar / Shoorei, Hamed / Gharekhani, Mehdi / Hassanzadeh-Taheri, Mohammadmehdi

    Heliyon

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 12, Page(s) e22484

    Abstract: Objective: Malathion (MAL), a pesticide used for decades, is a highly toxic substance. Several studies have documented the negative effects of such agents on reproductive organ physiology, but the precise mechanism of action in the induction of ovarian ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Malathion (MAL), a pesticide used for decades, is a highly toxic substance. Several studies have documented the negative effects of such agents on reproductive organ physiology, but the precise mechanism of action in the induction of ovarian dysfunction remains unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to examine the effects of the antioxidant hesperidin (HES) on ovarian damage and toxicity caused by malathion.
    Materials and methods: In this experiment, forty adult female bulb/c mice weighing 27-30 g were categorized into four groups, namely hesperidin (20 mg/kg, i.p.), malathion (3 mg/kg, i.p.), malathion + hesperidin, and control groups. Following a period of 35 consecutive days of treatment, mice were euthanized, and their ovarian tissues were gathered for the purposes of histopathological analysis by H&E staining, immunohistochemical assessment via proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) immunostaining, and biochemical evaluation via measuring the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), and interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β). In addition, serum samples were collected from the blood of mice to perform hormonal analyses, especially 17β-estradiol (E2), progesterone (P4), luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
    Results: The results demonstrated that MAL exposure resulted in the development of abnormalities in the architecture and structure of ovaries. Also, the treatment of mice with MAL led to declined follicular counts at all three stages, namely, primary, secondary, and tertiary, reduced serum levels of sex hormones, decreased immunoreactivity of FSHR and PCNA, and diminished activity of CAT and SOD enzymes. In contrast, it caused an increase in MDA, IL-1β, and TNF-α, as well as the count of atretic follicles. Nonetheless, it was observed that HES exhibited the ability to ameliorate the deleterious impacts of malathion across all the aforementioned parameters.
    Conclusion: Treatment with HES via upregulating the protein expression of PCNA and FSHR and activating antioxidant defense was able to ameliorate the adverse effects of MAL on ovarian tissues.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22484
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  8. Article ; Online: Non-coding RNA profile for natural killer cell activity.

    Ghafouri-Fard, Soudeh / Askari, Arian / Zangooie, Alireza / Shoorei, Hamed / Pourmoshtagh, Hasan / Taheri, Mohammad

    Molecular and cellular probes

    2023  Volume 72, Page(s) 101935

    Abstract: Natural killer cells (NK cells) are a type of cytotoxic lymphocytes which are involved in innate immunity, alongside with assisting with adaptive immune response. Since they have cytotoxic effects, disruptions in their functionality and development leads ...

    Abstract Natural killer cells (NK cells) are a type of cytotoxic lymphocytes which are involved in innate immunity, alongside with assisting with adaptive immune response. Since they have cytotoxic effects, disruptions in their functionality and development leads to a variety of conditions, whether malignant or non-malignant. The profile and interaction of these non-coding RNAs and NK cells in different conditions is extensively studied, and it is now approved that if dysregulated, non-coding RNAs have detrimental effects on NK cell activity and can contribute to the pathogenesis of diverse disorders. In this review, we aim at a thorough inspection on the role of different non-coding RNAs on the activity and development of NK cells, in a broad spectrum of conditions, including blood-related disorders, viral infections, neurological diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, lung disorders, reproductive system conditions and other types of maladies, alongside with providing insight to the future non-coding RNA-NK cell studies.
    MeSH term(s) Killer Cells, Natural ; RNA, Untranslated/genetics ; Immunity, Innate/genetics
    Chemical Substances RNA, Untranslated
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 639082-1
    ISSN 1096-1194 ; 0890-8508
    ISSN (online) 1096-1194
    ISSN 0890-8508
    DOI 10.1016/j.mcp.2023.101935
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  9. Article ; Online: Circular RNAs and inflammation: Epigenetic regulators with diagnostic role.

    Ghafouri-Fard, Soudeh / Shoorei, Hamed / Sabernia, Toofan / Hussen, Bashdar Mahmud / Taheri, Mohammad / Pourmoshtagh, Hasan

    Pathology, research and practice

    2023  Volume 251, Page(s) 154912

    Abstract: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a group of transcripts generally known to be non-coding transcripts, but occasionally producing short peptides. Circ_Ttc3/miR-148a, circ_TLK1/miR-106a-5p, circ_VMA21/miR-9-3p, circ_0068,888/miR-21-5p, circ_VMA21/miR-199a-5p, ... ...

    Abstract Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a group of transcripts generally known to be non-coding transcripts, but occasionally producing short peptides. Circ_Ttc3/miR-148a, circ_TLK1/miR-106a-5p, circ_VMA21/miR-9-3p, circ_0068,888/miR-21-5p, circ_VMA21/miR-199a-5p, circ_AFF2/miR-375, circ_0008360/miR-135b-5p and circ-FBXW7/miR-216a-3p are examples of circRNA/miRNA pairs that contribute in the pathogenesis of immune-related conditions. CircRNAs have been found to regulate function of immune system and participate in the pathophysiology of immune-related disorders. In the current study, we searched PubMed and Google Scholar databases until July 2022 with the key words "circRNA" OR "circular RNA" AND "inflammation". Then, we assessed the abstract of retrieved articles to include original articles that assessed contribution of circRNAs in the pathoetiology of inflammation and related disorders. Finally, we went through the main texts of the articles and tabulated the available information. Therefore, the current study summarizes the role of circRNAs in the pathoetiology of sepsis, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, immune-related cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and nervous system disorders.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; RNA, Circular/genetics ; MicroRNAs/genetics ; Inflammation/genetics ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases/genetics ; Vacuolar Proton-Translocating ATPases/genetics
    Chemical Substances RNA, Circular ; MicroRNAs ; TLK1 protein, human (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Protein Serine-Threonine Kinases (EC 2.7.11.1) ; VMA21 protein, human (EC 3.6.1.-) ; Vacuolar Proton-Translocating ATPases (EC 3.6.1.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-26
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 391889-0
    ISSN 1618-0631 ; 0344-0338
    ISSN (online) 1618-0631
    ISSN 0344-0338
    DOI 10.1016/j.prp.2023.154912
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  10. Article: Role of microRNAs in the development, prognosis and therapeutic response of patients with prostate cancer

    Ghafouri-Fard, Soudeh / Shoorei, Hamed / Taheri, Mohammad

    Gene. 2020 Oct. 30, v. 759

    2020  

    Abstract: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males in several regions. One of the major challenges in diagnosis and treatment of this cancer is how to identify men who harbor an increased risk of having clinically significant prostate cancer and how to ... ...

    Abstract Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males in several regions. One of the major challenges in diagnosis and treatment of this cancer is how to identify men who harbor an increased risk of having clinically significant prostate cancer and how to assess response to therapy. Biomarkers, like microRNAs (miRNAs) are one of the new diagnostic/therapeutic tools for clinicians. Finding men at high risk of significant cancer is essential as they will mostly benefit from earlier diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, it is important to reduce the number of unnecessary invasive biopsies in men without (clinically significant) cancer and miRNAs have especial application in this regard. MiRNAs can regulate expression of several genes. Up to 30 percent of protein coding genes are regulated by miRNAs. Based on this critical regulatory role, miRNAs impact cell differentiation, growth and apoptosis. Several studies have reported aberrant expression of miRNAs in different cancers including prostate cancer. miRNAs are regarded as biomarkers in this kind of cancer. Moreover, expression profiles of miRNAs can predict therapeutic response to a number of drugs such docetaxel and some natural agents such as isoflavone. Functional studies have shown that miRNAs regulate a number of critical targets such as Wnt/β-catenin, PI3K/AKT, cyclin dependent kinases, VEGF and JAK/ STAT. Therefore, several aspects of prostate cancer development are influenced by miRNAs. Finally, circulating miRNAs are promising tools for assessment of prostate cancer course and prognosis. In the current review, we summarize the results of studies which reported abnormal expression of miRNAs in prostate cancer and their role as biomarkers or therapeutic targets.
    Keywords apoptosis ; biomarkers ; biopsy ; carcinogenesis ; cell differentiation ; cyclins ; drugs ; genes ; isoflavones ; males ; men ; microRNA ; patients ; phosphotransferases (kinases) ; prognosis ; prostatic neoplasms ; risk
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2020-1030
    Publishing place Elsevier B.V.
    Document type Article
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    ZDB-ID 391792-7
    ISSN 1879-0038 ; 0378-1119
    ISSN (online) 1879-0038
    ISSN 0378-1119
    DOI 10.1016/j.gene.2020.144995
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