miR-128 and its target genes in tumorigenesis and metastasis

Journal Article · Tue Dec 10 00:00:00 EST 2013 · Experimental Cell Research

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/J.YEXCR.2013.07.031· OSTI ID:22278197

Li, Molin ^[1]; Fu, Weiming ^[2]; Wo, Lulu; Shu, Xiaohong ^[1]; Liu, Fang ^[3]; Li, Chuangang ^[3]

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1. Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044 (China)
2. Center for Food Safety and Environmental Technology, Guangzhou Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 511458 (China)
3. The second affiliated hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116023 (China)

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of endogenous, non-coding, 18–24 nucleotide length single-strand RNAs that could modulate gene expression at post-transcriptional level. Previous studies have shown that miR-128 enriched in the brain plays an important role in the development of nervous system and the maintenance of normal physical functions. Aberrant expression of miR-128 has been detected in many types of human tumors and its validated target genes are involved in cancer-related biological processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. In this review, we will summarize the roles of miR-128 and its target genes in tumorigenesis and metastasis. - Highlights: • Aberrant expression of miR-128 can be observed in many kinds of malignant tumors. • The molecular mechanisms regulating miR-128 expression are elucidated. • Roles of miR-128 and its target genes in tumorigenesis and metastasis are summarized.

• OSTI ID: 22278197
• Journal Information: Experimental Cell Research, Vol. 319, Issue 20; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2013 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0014-4827
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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