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Colorectal Cancer: From the Genetic Model to Posttranscriptional Regulation by Noncoding RNAs.


ABSTRACT: Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer in developed countries and, despite the improvements achieved in its treatment options, remains as one of the main causes of cancer-related death. In this review, we first focus on colorectal carcinogenesis and on the genetic and epigenetic alterations involved. In addition, noncoding RNAs have been shown to be important regulators of gene expression. We present a general overview of what is known about these molecules and their role and dysregulation in cancer, with a special focus on the biogenesis, characteristics, and function of microRNAs. These molecules are important regulators of carcinogenesis, progression, invasion, angiogenesis, and metastases in cancer, including colorectal cancer. For this reason, miRNAs can be used as potential biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis, and efficacy of chemotherapeutic treatments, or even as therapeutic agents, or as targets by themselves. Thus, this review highlights the importance of miRNAs in the development, progression, diagnosis, and therapy of colorectal cancer and summarizes current therapeutic approaches for the treatment of colorectal cancer.

SUBMITTER: Lizarbe MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5442347 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Colorectal Cancer: From the Genetic Model to Posttranscriptional Regulation by Noncoding RNAs.

Lizarbe María Antonia MA   Calle-Espinosa Jorge J   Fernández-Lizarbe Eva E   Fernández-Lizarbe Sara S   Robles Miguel Ángel MÁ   Olmo Nieves N   Turnay Javier J  

BioMed research international 20170510


Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer in developed countries and, despite the improvements achieved in its treatment options, remains as one of the main causes of cancer-related death. In this review, we first focus on colorectal carcinogenesis and on the genetic and epigenetic alterations involved. In addition, noncoding RNAs have been shown to be important regulators of gene expression. We present a general overview of what is known about these molecules and their role and  ...[more]

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