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Role of microRNAs in glycolysis in gynecological tumors (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Qianying Chen
    • Siyi Shen
    • Nengyuan Lv
    • Jinyi Tong
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  • Published online on: April 13, 2023     https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2023.5511
  • Article Number: 63
  • Copyright: © Chen et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Gynecological malignancies are a leading cause of mortality among females worldwide, and difficulties in early diagnosis and acquired drug resistance constitute obstacles to effective therapies. Ovarian cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. Specifically, in females aged 20 to 39 years, cervical cancer is the third leading cause of cancer‑related mortality, and the incidence rates of cervical adenocarcinoma are increasing. Endometrial carcinoma is the most common gynecological cancer in developed countries, such as the United States. Vulvar cancer and uterine sarcomas are considered rare, and therefore require further investigation. Notably, the development of novel treatment options is critical. Previous research has revealed metabolic reprogramming as a distinct feature of tumor cells, which includes aerobic glycolysis. In this instance, cells produce adenosine triphosphate and various precursor molecules through glycolysis, despite oxygen levels being sufficient. This is to meet the energy required for rapid DNA replication. This phenomenon is also known as the Warburg effect. The Warburg effect results in an increased glucose uptake, lactate production and reduced pH values in tumor cells. The results of previous studies have demonstrated that microRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) regulate glycolysis, and participate in tumorigenesis and tumor progression via interactions with glucose transporters, essential enzymes, tumor suppressor genes, transcription factors and multiple cellular signaling pathways that play critical roles in glycolysis. Notably, miRNAs affect the levels of glycolysis in ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancers. The present review article provides a comprehensive overview of the literature surrounding miRNAs in the glycolysis of gynecological malignant cells. The present review also aimed to determine the role of miRNAs as potential therapeutic options rather than diagnostic markers.
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Chen Q, Shen S, Lv N and Tong J: Role of microRNAs in glycolysis in gynecological tumors (Review). Int J Oncol 62: 63, 2023
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Chen, Q., Shen, S., Lv, N., & Tong, J. (2023). Role of microRNAs in glycolysis in gynecological tumors (Review). International Journal of Oncology, 62, 63. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2023.5511
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Chen, Q., Shen, S., Lv, N., Tong, J."Role of microRNAs in glycolysis in gynecological tumors (Review)". International Journal of Oncology 62.5 (2023): 63.
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Chen, Q., Shen, S., Lv, N., Tong, J."Role of microRNAs in glycolysis in gynecological tumors (Review)". International Journal of Oncology 62, no. 5 (2023): 63. https://doi.org/10.3892/ijo.2023.5511