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MicroRNAs: Novel players in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer cachexia (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Xin Li
    • Lidong Du
    • Qiang Liu
    • Zhong Lu
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  • Published online on: May 16, 2022     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2022.11373
  • Article Number: 446
  • Copyright: © Li et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Cachexia denotes a complex metabolic syndrome featuring severe loss of weight, fatigue and anorexia. In total, 50‑80% of patients suffering from advanced cancer are diagnosed with cancer cachexia, which contributes to 40% of cancer‑­associated mortalities. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non‑coding RNAs capable of regulating gene expression. Dysregulated miRNA expression has been observed in muscle tissue, adipose tissue and blood samples from patients with cancer cachexia compared with that of samples from patients with cancer without cachexia or healthy controls. In addition, miRNAs promote and maintain the malignant state of systemic inflammation, while inflammation contributes to cancer cachexia. The present review discusses the role of miRNAs in the progression of cancer cachexia, and assess their diagnostic value and potential therapeutic value.
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Li X, Du L, Liu Q and Lu Z: MicroRNAs: Novel players in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer cachexia (Review). Exp Ther Med 24: 446, 2022
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Li, X., Du, L., Liu, Q., & Lu, Z. (2022). MicroRNAs: Novel players in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer cachexia (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 24, 446. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2022.11373
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Li, X., Du, L., Liu, Q., Lu, Z."MicroRNAs: Novel players in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer cachexia (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 24.1 (2022): 446.
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Li, X., Du, L., Liu, Q., Lu, Z."MicroRNAs: Novel players in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer cachexia (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 24, no. 1 (2022): 446. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2022.11373