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Tackling the COVID-19 "cytokine storm" with microRNA mimics directly targeting the 3'UTR of pro-inflammatory mRNAs.
Gasparello, Jessica; Finotti, Alessia; Gambari, Roberto.
  • Gasparello J; Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Italy.
  • Finotti A; Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Italy.
  • Gambari R; Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, University of Ferrara, Italy; Center for Innovative Therapies in Cystic Fibrosis, University of Ferrara, Italy. Electronic address: gam@unife.it.
Med Hypotheses ; 146: 110415, 2021 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1014715
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 is characterized by two major clinical phases, the SARS-CoV-2 infection of target cells and tissues, and a deep inflammatory state, known as "cytokine storm", caused by activation of pro-inflammatory genes, such as NF-kB, STAT-3, IL-6, IL-8, IL-1ß. Among possible anti-inflammatory agents, the "microRNA targeting" should be carefully considered, since it is well known that microRNAs are deeply involved in the expression of cytokines, chemokines and growth factors. The working general hypothesis is that targeting the microRNA network might be important for the development of therapeutic approaches to counteract the COVID-19 induction of inflammatory response. This hypothesis is based on several publications demonstrating the use of miRNA mimics for inhibitory effects on the production of proteins characterizing the COVID-19 "cytokine storm".
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: MicroRNAs / Cytokine Release Syndrome / COVID-19 / Models, Biological Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Med Hypotheses Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.mehy.2020.110415

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: MicroRNAs / Cytokine Release Syndrome / COVID-19 / Models, Biological Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Med Hypotheses Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.mehy.2020.110415