Long non-coding RNAs: definitions, functions, challenges and recommendations
Genes specifying long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) occupy a large fraction of the genomes
of complex organisms. The term 'lncRNAs' encompasses RNA polymerase I (Pol I), Pol II …
of complex organisms. The term 'lncRNAs' encompasses RNA polymerase I (Pol I), Pol II …
RNA-binding proteins in tumor progression
H Qin, H Ni, Y Liu, Y Yuan, T Xi, X Li… - Journal of hematology & …, 2020 - Springer
RNA-binding protein (RBP) has a highly dynamic spatiotemporal regulation process and
important biological functions. They are critical to maintain the transcriptome through post …
important biological functions. They are critical to maintain the transcriptome through post …
A brave new world of RNA-binding proteins
RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) are typically thought of as proteins that bind RNA through one
or multiple globular RNA-binding domains (RBDs) and change the fate or function of the …
or multiple globular RNA-binding domains (RBDs) and change the fate or function of the …
Endogenous microRNA sponges: evidence and controversy
DW Thomson, ME Dinger - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2016 - nature.com
The competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) hypothesis proposes that transcripts with
shared microRNA (miRNA) binding sites compete for post-transcriptional control. This …
shared microRNA (miRNA) binding sites compete for post-transcriptional control. This …
Overcoming challenges and dogmas to understand the functions of pseudogenes
Pseudogenes are defined as regions of the genome that contain defective copies of genes.
They exist across almost all forms of life, and in mammalian genomes are annotated in …
They exist across almost all forms of life, and in mammalian genomes are annotated in …
Non-coding RNAs in cardiovascular diseases: diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives
Recent research has demonstrated that the non-coding genome plays a key role in genetic
programming and gene regulation during development as well as in health and …
programming and gene regulation during development as well as in health and …
Transcriptional termination in mammals: Stopping the RNA polymerase II juggernaut
NJ Proudfoot - Science, 2016 - science.org
BACKGROUND Genes correspond to single transcription units, starting from the promoter
and ending at the terminator. Terminating gene transcription is directly coupled to mRNA …
and ending at the terminator. Terminating gene transcription is directly coupled to mRNA …
Long noncoding RNAs in cancer: mechanisms of action and technological advancements
The previous decade has seen long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) rise from obscurity to
being defined as a category of genetic elements, leaving its mark on the field of cancer …
being defined as a category of genetic elements, leaving its mark on the field of cancer …
Transcriptome profiling in human diseases: new advances and perspectives
In the last decades, transcriptome profiling has been one of the most utilized approaches to
investigate human diseases at the molecular level. Through expression studies, many …
investigate human diseases at the molecular level. Through expression studies, many …