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Non‑coding RNA: A promising diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Longze Zhang
    • Yanyang Wang
    • Jianmei Gao
    • Xue Zhou
    • Minglei Huang
    • Xianyao Wang
    • Zhixu He
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  • Published online on: April 9, 2024     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14388
  • Article Number: 255
  • Copyright: © Zhang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

Esophageal cancer (EC) is a common form of malignant tumor in the digestive system that is classified into two types: Esophageal squamous cell carcinomas (ESCC) and esophageal adenocarcinoma. ESCC is known for its early onset of symptoms, which can be difficult to identify, as well as its rapid progression and tendency to develop drug resistance to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. These factors contribute to the high incidence of disease and low cure rate. Therefore, a diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target need to be identified for ESCC. Non‑coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a class of molecules that are transcribed from DNA but do not encode proteins. Initially, ncRNAs were considered to be non‑functional segments generated during transcription. However, with advancements in high‑throughput sequencing technologies in recent years, ncRNAs have been associated with poor prognosis, drug resistance and progression of ESCC. The present study provides a comprehensive overview of the biogenesis, characteristics and functions of ncRNAs, particularly focusing on microRNA, long ncRNAs and circular RNAs. Furthermore, the ncRNAs that could potentially be used as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for ESCC are summarized to highlight their application value and prospects in ESCC.
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Zhang L, Wang Y, Gao J, Zhou X, Huang M, Wang X and He Z: Non‑coding RNA: A promising diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (Review). Oncol Lett 27: 255, 2024
APA
Zhang, L., Wang, Y., Gao, J., Zhou, X., Huang, M., Wang, X., & He, Z. (2024). Non‑coding RNA: A promising diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (Review). Oncology Letters, 27, 255. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14388
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Zhang, L., Wang, Y., Gao, J., Zhou, X., Huang, M., Wang, X., He, Z."Non‑coding RNA: A promising diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (Review)". Oncology Letters 27.6 (2024): 255.
Chicago
Zhang, L., Wang, Y., Gao, J., Zhou, X., Huang, M., Wang, X., He, Z."Non‑coding RNA: A promising diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (Review)". Oncology Letters 27, no. 6 (2024): 255. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2024.14388