reviewMolecular CancerApr 18, 2019GOLD OA

Circular RNAs in Cancer: emerging functions in hallmarks, stemness, resistance and roles as potential biomarkers

Central South University · Hunan Cancer Hospital · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are a class of RNA molecules with closed loops and high stability. CircRNAs are abundantly expressed in eukaryotic organisms and exhibit both location- and step-specificity. In recent years, circRNAs are attracting considerable research attention attributed to their possible contributions to gene regulation through a variety of actions, including sponging microRNAs, interacting with RNA-binding proteins, regulating transcription and splicing, and protein translation. Growing evidence has revealed that circRNAs play critical roles in the development and progression of diseases, especially in cancers. Without doubt, expanding our understanding of circRNAs will enrich knowledge of cancer…

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