The function of miRNAs and their potential as therapeutic targets in burn-induced insulin resistance (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Yonghui Yu
    • Jiake Chai
  • View Affiliations

  • Published online on: December 5, 2014     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2014.2023
  • Pages: 305-310
Metrics: Total Views: 0 (Spandidos Publications: | PMC Statistics: )
Total PDF Downloads: 0 (Spandidos Publications: | PMC Statistics: )


Abstract

Burns are common accidental injuries. The main clinical manifestations of severe burn injury are insulin resistance and high metabolism. Insulin resistance results in hyperglycemia, which may lead to skeletal muscle wasting and suspended wound healing. It also elevates the risk of infection and sepsis. Studies have indicated that insulin receptor (IR) and insulin receptor substrate 1 (IRS1) are essential factors involved in the regulation of blood glucose levels. Moreover, the suppression of the IR/IRS1 signaling pathway results in insulin resistance. Recent studies have also indicated that miRNAs, which are small non-coding RNAs consisting of 20-23 nucleotides, target the 3'-untranslated region (3'-UTR) of IRS1 mRNA and attenuate protein translation. miRNAs also play an important role in the development of type II diabetes (T2D) and obesity-induced insulin resistance. In the present review, we discuss the involvement of miRNAs in burn-induced insulin resistance through the targeting of the IR/IRS1 signaling pathway. We also discuss the possibility of miRNAs a novel therapeutic target in insulin resistance in burn patients.
View Figures
View References

Related Articles

Journal Cover

February-2015
Volume 35 Issue 2

Print ISSN: 1107-3756
Online ISSN:1791-244X

Sign up for eToc alerts

Recommend to Library

Copy and paste a formatted citation
x
Spandidos Publications style
Yu Y and Yu Y: The function of miRNAs and their potential as therapeutic targets in burn-induced insulin resistance (Review). Int J Mol Med 35: 305-310, 2015
APA
Yu, Y., & Yu, Y. (2015). The function of miRNAs and their potential as therapeutic targets in burn-induced insulin resistance (Review). International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 35, 305-310. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2014.2023
MLA
Yu, Y., Chai, J."The function of miRNAs and their potential as therapeutic targets in burn-induced insulin resistance (Review)". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 35.2 (2015): 305-310.
Chicago
Yu, Y., Chai, J."The function of miRNAs and their potential as therapeutic targets in burn-induced insulin resistance (Review)". International Journal of Molecular Medicine 35, no. 2 (2015): 305-310. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijmm.2014.2023