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MicroRNAs in placental health and disease

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Mouillet, Jean-François, Ouyang, Yingshi, Coyne, Carolyn B., Sadovsky, Yoel·2015·American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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MicroRNAs (miRNAs) constitute a large family of small noncoding RNAs that are encoded by the genomes of most organisms. They regulate gene expression through posttranscriptional mechanisms to attenuate protein output in various genetic networks. The discovery of miRNAs has transformed our understanding of gene regulation and sparked intense efforts intended to harness their potential as diagnostic markers and therapeutic tools. Over the last decade, a flurry of studies has shed light on placental miRNAs but has also raised many questions regarding the scope of their biologic action. Moreover, the recognition that miRNAs of placental origin are released continually in the maternal circulation throughout pregnancy suggested that circulating miRNAs might serve as biomarkers for placental function during pregnancy. Although this generated much enthusiasm, recently recognized challenges have delayed the application of miRNA-based biomarkers and therapeutics in clinical practice. In this review, we summarize key findings in the field and discuss current knowledge related to miRNAs in the context of placental biology.

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Authors
Mouillet, J.-F., Ouyang, Y., Coyne, C. B., & Sadovsky, Y.
Affiliations
University of Pittsburgh (US)
Corresponding author
Sadovsky, Yoel
Venue
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2015-10
Volume
213
Issue
4
Pages
S163-S172
ISSN
0002-9378 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2128949071
Cited by
195
References
157
Citations by year
2026: 8 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 20 · 2022: 25 · 2021: 25 · 2020: 23 · 2019: 18 · 2018: 19 · 2017: 19 · 2016: 15
FWCI
2.61
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • Pennsylvania Department of Health
  • National Institutes of Health (0863906)
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (R01AI081759)
  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (R21HD071707, R01HD065893, R01HD075665)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cancer Research › MicroRNA in disease regulation
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Reproductive System and Pregnancy
Keywords
microRNA, placenta, placental function, placental disease, circulating microRNAs, pregnancy, biomarkers, post-transcriptional regulation, non-coding RNA, miRNA-based therapy
MeSH terms
Extracellular Space, Female, Humans, Placenta Diseases, Pregnancy, Biomarkers, MicroRNAs

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