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Advances in understanding the relationship between microRNAs and cholangiocarcinoma
Qiang Chen, Wen-Gang Li
Qiang Chen, Wen-Gang Li, Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic-Vascular Surgery, the First Hospital of Xiamen Affiliated to the Fujian Medical University, Xiamen 316003, Fujian Province, China
Supported by: the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, No. 2009D014.
Correspondence to: Associate Professor Wen-Gang Li, Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic-Vascular Surgery, the First Hospital of Xiamen Affiliated to the Fujian Medical University, Xiamen 361003, Fujian Province, China. lwg11861@163.com
Received: September 16, 2009 Revised: October 22, 2009 Accepted: October 26, 2009 Published online: February 28, 2010
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of short non-coding RNAs widely distributed in plants and animals. They can inhibit the expression of protein-coding genes by binding to the 3' UTR of mRNAs and inducing either translational repression or mRNA degradation. It has been demonstrated that miRNAs play important roles in regulating cell proliferation, apoptosis and differentiation. In addition, miRNAs can function as oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes and are therefore closely associated with oncogenesis. This review will focus on the biogenesis, silencing mechanism, and biological function of miRNAs, and their roles in the development and progression of cholangiocarcinoma.
Citation: Chen Q, Li WG. Advances in understanding the relationship between microRNAs and cholangiocarcinoma. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2010; 18(6): 563-567
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