Long non-coding RNAs : a summary of their roles in placenta development and pathology†

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Long non-coding RNAs are cellular transcripts that have ˃200 nucleotides in length and do not code for proteins. Due to their low expression levels, long non-coding RNAs were previously considered as mere transcriptional noise. However, current evidence indicates that they regulate a myriad of biological processes such as cell proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis. Hence, their expression patterns are crucial indicators of the physiological or pathological states of cells, tissues, and organs. The utilization of long non-coding RNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets for the clinical management of several diseases have been suggested. Gradually, long non-coding RNAs are gaining a substantial attention in the field of feto-maternal medicine. After embryo implantation, the interactions between the trophoblast cells from the embryo and the uterus of the mother facilitate placenta development and pregnancy progression. These processes are tightly regulated, and their impairments result in pregnancy pathologies such as miscarriage and preeclampsia. Accumulating evidence implicates long non-coding RNAs in these processes. Herein, we have summarized the roles of several long non-coding RNAs in human placenta development, have proposed some mechanisms by which they participate in physiological and pathological placentation, have revealed some knowledge deficits, and have recommended ideal experimental approaches that will facilitate the clarification of the mechanistic actions of each long non-coding RNA at the feto-maternal interface during healthy and pathological pregnancies.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:110

Enthalten in:

Biology of reproduction - 110(2024), 3 vom: 13. März, Seite 431-449

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Adu-Gyamfi, Enoch Appiah [VerfasserIn]
Cheeran, Elisha Ann [VerfasserIn]
Salamah, Joudi [VerfasserIn]
Enabulele, Divine Blessing [VerfasserIn]
Tahir, Ayesha [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Bum-Kyu [VerfasserIn]

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Journal Article
Long non-coding RNA
Placenta
Pregnancy complication
RNA, Long Noncoding
Trophoblast

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Date Completed 18.03.2024

Date Revised 18.03.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1093/biolre/ioad179

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NLM36625619X