Non-coding RNAs: Key regulators of CDK and Wnt/β-catenin signaling in cancer

  • Mohammad Arshad Javed Shaikh
  • , M. Arockia Babu
  • , Nehmat Ghaboura
  • , Abdulmalik S.A. Altamimi
  • , Pawan Sharma
  • , Richa Rani
  • , G. B. Rani
  • , Sorabh Lakhanpal
  • , Haider Ali
  • , Ashok Kumar Balaraman
  • , Sushama Rawat
  • , Sami I. Alzarea
  • , Imran Kazmi

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Abstract

Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have become important modulators of gene expression and biological processes, contributing significantly to the initiation and spread of cancer. This study focuses on the complex interactions between ncRNAs and two major signaling pathways-Wnt/β-catenin signaling and cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK)-linked to cancer. We provide an overview of current research on the modulation of these pathways in many cancer types by distinct classes of ncRNAs, such as miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs. The review focuses on the processes by which ncRNAs regulate cancer cell survival, proliferation, and metastasis. These mechanical processes include CDK activity, the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin cascade and cell cycle advancement. We also discuss the importance of ncRNAs in drug resistance and treatment outcomes, as well as prognosis markers (diagnostic) and therapeutic targets for cancer. Understanding these complex regulatory networks may help in a large way to improve cancer research and diagnosis - but also perhaps treat patients more effectively.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)155659
Number of pages1
JournalPathology Research and Practice
Volume263
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cyclin-dependent kinase
  • Gene expression
  • NcRNAs
  • Prognosis markers
  • Wnt/β-catenin

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