Introduction of miR-3613-3p as a regulator of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling pathway in colorectal cancer.

Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second common cancer and the fourth major reason of cancer death worldwide. Dysregulation of intracellular pathways, such as TGF-β/SMAD signaling, contributes to CRC development. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are post-transcriptional regulators that are involved in CRC pathogenesis.