RNA interference and cancer: Endogenous pathways and therapeutic approaches

Derek M Dykxhoorn; Dipanjan Chowdhury; Judy Lieberman

doi:10.1007/978-1-4020-6554-5_14

RNA interference and cancer: Endogenous pathways and therapeutic approaches

Derek M Dykxhoorn, Dipanjan Chowdhury, Judy Lieberman

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Abstract

The endogenous RNA interference (RNAi) pathway regulates cellular differentiation and development using small noncoding hairpin RNAs, called microRNAs. This chapter will review the link between mammalian microRNAs and genes involved in cellular proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Some microRNAs act as oncogenes or tumor suppressor genes, but the target gene networks they regulate are just beginning to be described. Cancer cells have altered patterns of microRNA expression, which can be used to identify the cell of origin and to subtype cancers. RNAi has also been used to identify novel genes involved in cellular transformation using forward genetic screening methods previously only possible in invertebrates. Possible strategies and obstacles to harnessing RNAi for cancer therapy will also be discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	299-329
Number of pages	31
Journal	Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Volume	615
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6554-5_14
State	Published - Jan 1 2008
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Cancer
Microarray
MicroRNA
Prognosis
RNA interference
SiRNA
Therapy
Tumor profile

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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
Medicine(all)

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Dykxhoorn, D. M., Chowdhury, D., & Lieberman, J. (2008). RNA interference and cancer: Endogenous pathways and therapeutic approaches. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, 615, 299-329. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6554-5_14

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