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Clinical prospects and research strategies of long non-coding RNA encoding micropeptides / 浙江大学学报·医学版
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences ; (6): 397-405, 2023.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1009902
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) which are usually thought to have no protein coding ability, are widely involved in cell proliferation, signal transduction and other biological activities. However, recent studies have suggested that short open reading frames (sORFs) of some lncRNAs can encode small functional peptides (micropeptides). These micropeptides appear to play important roles in calcium homeostasis, embryonic development and tumorigenesis, suggesting their potential as therapeutic targets and diagnostic biomarkers. Currently, bioinformatic tools as well as experimental methods such as ribosome mapping and in vitro translation are applied to predict the coding potential of lncRNAs. Furthermore, mass spectrometry, specific antibodies and epitope tags are used for validating the expression of micropeptides. Here, we review the physiological and pathological functions of recently identified micropeptides as well as research strategies for predicting the coding potential of lncRNAs to facilitate the further research of lncRNA encoded micropeptides.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Research Design / RNA, Long Noncoding / Carcinogenesis / Micropeptides / Antibodies Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences Year: 2023 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Research Design / RNA, Long Noncoding / Carcinogenesis / Micropeptides / Antibodies Limits: Female / Humans / Pregnancy Language: English Journal: Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences Year: 2023 Type: Article