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MicroRNAs and miRceptors: a new mechanism of action for intercellular communication

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Fabbri, Muller·2018·Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences

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MicroRNAs (miRs) are small non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) that control the expression of target genes by modulating (usually inhibiting) their translation into proteins. This 'traditional' mechanism of action of miRs has been recently challenged by new discoveries pointing towards a role of miRs as 'hormones', capable of binding to proteic receptors (miRceptors) and triggering their downstream signalling pathways. These findings harbour particular significance within the tumour microenvironment (TME), defined as the variety of non-cancerous cells surrounding cancer cells, but are relevant also for other diseases. In recent years it has become clearer that the TME does not passively assist the growth of cancer cells but contributes to its biology. Some of the mediators of the intercellular communication between cancer cells and TME are miRs shuttled within exosomes, a subtype of cellular released extracellular vesicles. This article will highlight the most recent findings on the biological implications of miR-miRceptor interactions for the biology of the TME and other diseases, and will provide some perspectives on the future development of this fascinating research.This article is part of the discussion meeting issue 'Extracellular vesicles and the tumour microenvironment'.

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Authors
Fabbri, M.
Affiliations
University of Southern California (US)
Corresponding author
Fabbri, Muller
Venue
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences
Published
2017-11-20
Volume
373
Issue
1737
Pages
20160486
ISSN
  • 0962-8436 (ISSN-L)
  • 1471-2970
OpenAlex
W2770855058
Cited by
65
References
43
Citations by year
2026: 4 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 12 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 1
FWCI
0.56
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Hugh and Audy Lou Colvin Foundation
  • Stop Cancer
  • NIH- National Cancer Institute (1R01 CA215733-01A1, P30CA014089)
  • Hyundai Hope On Wheels
  • William Lawrence & Blanche Hughes Foundation
  • Nautica Malibu Triathlon
  • Jean Perkins Foundation
  • St. Baldrick's Foundation
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cancer Research › MicroRNA in disease regulation
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Extracellular vesicles in disease
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cancer Research › Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
Keywords
microRNA, intercellular communication, tumor microenvironment, extracellular vesicles, exosomes, non-coding RNA, tumor biology
MeSH terms
Extracellular Vesicles, Cell Communication, Humans, MicroRNAs, Tumor Microenvironment

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