In silico analysis and comprehensive review of circular-RNA regulatory roles in breast diseases; a step-toward non-coding RNA precision.

In the current comprehensive review, we first highlighted circRNAs, which are key ncRNAs. Next, we discussed the relationships among circRNAs and breast cancer subtypes via in silico databases analysis and extensive literature search. CircRNAs, that sponge miRNA axes or act as silencers of oncogenic mRNAs, have been extensively addressed in the context of this review.

The miRNA Landscape in Crohn's disease: Implications for novel therapeutic approaches and interactions with Existing therapies.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs), which are non-coding RNAs consisting of 18-24 nucleotides, play a crucial role in the regulatory pathways of inflammatory diseases. Several recent investigations have examined the potential role of miRNAs in forming Crohn's disease (CD). It has been suggested that miRNAs serve as diagnostics for both fibrosis and inflammation in CD due to their involvement in the mechanisms of CD aggravation and fibrogenesis.

Fexofenadine-loaded chitosan coated solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs): A potential oral therapy for ulcerative colitis.

The targeting and mucoadhesive features of chitosan (CS)-linked solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) were exploited to efficiently deliver fexofenadine (FEX) into the colon, forming a novel and potential oral therapeutic option for ulcerative colitis (UC) treatment. Different FEX-CS-SLNs with varied molecular weights of CS were prepared and optimized. Optimized FEX-CS-SLNs exhibited 229 ± 6.

The potential role of miRNAs in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia - A focus on signaling pathways interplay.

microRNAs (miRNAs) play a crucial role in brain growth and function. Hence, research on miRNA has the potential to reveal much about the etiology of neuropsychiatric diseases. Among these, schizophrenia (SZ) is a highly intricate and destructive neuropsychiatric ailment that has been thoroughly researched in the field of miRNA.

Unraveling the role of miRNAs in the diagnosis, progression, and therapeutic intervention of Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifaceted, advancing neurodegenerative illness that is responsible for most cases of neurological impairment and dementia in the aged population. As the disease progresses, affected individuals may experience cognitive decline, linguistic problems, affective instability, and behavioral changes. The intricate nature of AD reflects the altered molecular mechanisms participating in the affected human brain.

Dapagliflozin improves early acute kidney injury induced by vancomycin in rats: Insights on activin A/miRNA-21 signaling and FOXO3a expression.

Drug-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) represents a potentially serious disorder associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The presented study investigated the ability of the oral antidiabetic agent, dapagliflozin (DAPA), to preserve the kidneys of rats subjected to vancomycin (VCM)-induced AKI. Rats were injected with VCM (400 mg/kg; i.

miRNAs orchestration of testicular germ cell tumors - Particular emphasis on diagnosis, progression and drug resistance.

Testicular cancer (TC) is one of the most frequently incident solid tumors in males. A growing prevalence has been documented in developed countries. Although recent advances have made TC an exceedingly treatable cancer, numerous zones in TC care still have divisive treatment decisions.

The potential role of miRNAs in the pathogenesis of testicular germ cell tumors - A Focus on signaling pathways interplay.

Testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) are the most common testicular neoplasms in adolescents and young males. Understanding the genetic basis of TGCTs represents a growing need to cope with the increased incidence of these neoplasms. Although the cure rates have been comparatively increased, investigation of mechanisms underlying the incidence, progression, metastasis, recurrence, and therapy resistance is still necessary.

Long non-coding RNAs and rheumatoid arthritis: Pathogenesis and clinical implications.

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a class of noncoding RNAs with a length larger than 200 nucleotides that participate in various diseases and biological processes as they can control gene expression by different mechanisms. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder characterized by symmetrical destructive destruction of distal joints as well as extra-articular involvement. Different studies have documented and proven the abnormal expression of lncRNAs in RA patients.

miRNAs as potential game-changers in bone diseases: Future medicinal and clinical uses.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs), short, highly conserved non-coding RNA, influence gene expression by sequential mechanisms such as mRNA breakdown or translational repression. Many biological processes depend on these regulating substances, thus changes in their expression have an impact on the maintenance of cellular homeostasis and result in the emergence of a variety of diseases. Relevant studies have shown in recent years that miRNAs are involved in many stages of bone development and growth.

The interplay of signaling pathways with miRNAs in cholangiocarcinoma pathogenicity and targeted therapy.

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), the second most frequent liver cancer after hepatocellular carcinoma, has been rising worldwide in recent epidemiological research. This neoplasia's pathogenesis is poorly understood. Yet, recent advances have illuminated the molecular processes of cholangiocyte malignancy and growth.

miRNAs as potential game-changers in renal cell carcinoma: Future clinical and medicinal uses.

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has the highest mortality rate of all genitourinary cancers, and its prevalence has grown over time. While RCC can be surgically treated and recurrence is only probable in a tiny proportion of patients, early diagnosis is crucial. Mutations in a large number of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes contribute to pathway dysregulation in RCC.

The role of miRNAs in liver diseases: Potential therapeutic and clinical applications.

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of short, non-coding RNAs that function post-transcriptionally to regulate gene expression by binding to particular mRNA targets and causing destruction of the mRNA or translational inhibition of the mRNA. The miRNAs control the range of liver activities, from the healthy to the unhealthy. Considering that miRNA dysregulation is linked to liver damage, fibrosis, and tumorigenesis, miRNAs are a promising therapeutic strategy for the evaluation and treatment of liver illnesses.

Genetic and Epigenetic Regulation of MEFV Gene and Their Impact on Clinical Outcome in Auto-Inflammatory Familial Mediterranean Fever Patients.

Epigenetic modifications play a pivotal role in autoimmune/inflammatory disorders and could establish a bridge between personalized medicine and disease epidemiological contexts. We sought to investigate the role of epigenetic modifications beside genetic alterations in the MEFV gene in familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). The study comprised 63 FMF patients diagnosed according to the Tel Hashomer criteria: 37 (58.

Beneficial and detrimental aspects of miRNAs as chief players in breast cancer: A comprehensive review.

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer in women and poses a serious threat to their health. Despite familiarity with factors affecting its etiology, initiation, progression, treatment strategies, and even resistance to therapy, it is considered a significant problem for women. However, several factors have greatly affected previous aspects affecting BC progression and treatment in the last decades.

Identification of Novel Cyanopyridones and Pyrido[2,3-]Pyrimidines as Anticancer Agents with Dual VEGFR-2/HER-2 Inhibitory Action: Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking Studies.

In the current work, we designed and synthesized three families of non-fused and fused compounds based on cyanopyridone: derivatives of 6-amino-1,2-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile () and 3,4,7,8-tetrahydro pyrimidine-6-carbonitrile ( and ). The newly synthesized compounds' structure were determined using a variety of techniques, including H NMR, C NMR, mass spectrum, infrared spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. The developed compounds were tested for the ability to inhibit the growth of breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7) and hepatic adenocarcinoma (HepG2) cell lines using MTT assay.

miRNAs as cornerstones in colorectal cancer pathogenesis and resistance to therapy: A spotlight on signaling pathways interplay - A review.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the world's third most prevalent cancer and the main cause of cancer-related mortality. A lot of work has been put into improving CRC patients' clinical care, including the development of more effective methods and wide biomarkers variety for prognostic, and diagnostic purposes. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) regulate a variety of cellular processes and play a significant role in the CRC progression and spread via controlling their target gene expression by translation inhibition or mRNA degradation.

Graphene oxide and its nanocomposites with EDTA or chitosan induce apoptosis in MCF-7 human breast cancer.

To achieve the advanced anticancer activity of nanocomposites fabricated with graphene oxide (GO), a novel procedure was used during the fabrication of chitosan (CS) or ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA). The synthesized GO-based nanocomposites were distinguished through different analytical techniques. The cytotoxic activity was examined using MTT assays against three different cancer cell lines.

miRNAs inspirations in hepatocellular carcinoma: Detrimental and favorable aspects of key performers.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. HCC initiation, progression, and therapy failure are all influenced by various variables, including microRNAs (miRNAs). miRNAs are short non-coding RNA sequences that modulate target mRNA expression by deteriorating or repressing translation.

A review of the biological role of miRNAs in prostate cancer suppression and progression.

Prostate cancer (PC) is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although the current treatment strategies are progressing rapidly, PC is still representing a substantial medical problem for affected patients. Several factors are involved in PC initiation, progression, and treatments failure including microRNAs (miRNAs).

Olmesartan niosomes ameliorates the Indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer in rats: Insights on MAPK and Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.

Aims: Gastric ulcer is a continuous worldwide threat that inquires protective agents. Olmesartan (OLM) has potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory characters, yet having limited bioavailability. We targeted the gastro-protective potential and probable mechanism of OLM and its niosomal form against indomethacin (IND) induced-gastric ulcer in rats.

Effect of Lisinopril and Verapamil on Angiopoietin 2 and Endostatin in Hypertensive Diabetic Patients with Nephropathy: A Randomized Trial.

Angiogenesis is a multistep process implicated in the pathophysiology and progression of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and calcium channel blockers (CCB) have an important role in DN. We performed a randomized-controlled trial of lisinopril alone (an ACEI) or in combination with verapamil (a CCB) as a therapy for DN in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with hypertension (HTN) and urinary albumin creatinine ratio (UACR) (30-300 mg/g) also to evaluate their effect on UACR, the angiogenic proteins: Angiopoietin 2 (Ang-2) and Endostatin (EST).

Luteolin mitigates tamoxifen-associated fatty liver and cognitive impairment in rats by modulating beta-catenin.

Background And Aim: Tamoxifen (TAM) therapy has been associated with fatty liver diseases. Recently, multiple reports have also shown that TAM is related to cognitive impairment in patients with breast cancer. Luteolin, a natural flavonoid, has been traditionally used to treat various inflammatory disorders, such as chronic liver diseases, cognitive impairments, and cancers.