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Preface
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Contents
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Contributors
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1 MicroRNAs in Cancer (An Overview)
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1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Mechanisms of MiRNA Deregulation in Human Cancer
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1.3 Numerous MiRNAs are Deregulated in Human Cancer
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1.4 MiRNAs and Their Targets
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1.5 MiRNA Expression Profiles as Cancer Classifiers
29
1.6 MiRNAs as Prognostic Predictors
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1.7 MiRNAs as Drug Response Predictors/Modulators
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1.8 MiRNAs as Cancer Biomarkers
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1.9 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
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References
64
2 The Role of MicroRNAs in Lung Cancer Development, Progression, and Metastasis
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2.1 Introduction
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2.2 MiRNA Profiling of Lung Cancer and Clinical Application
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2.3 Pathogenesis
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2.4 Regulation of Known Oncogenes in Lung Cancer
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2.4.1 Let-7, RAS, c-Myc and HMGA2
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2.4.2 EGFR
90
2.4.3 p53 and MiR-34
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2.4.4 Fus-1 and the 3p21.3 Deletion
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2.4.5 MiR-17-92
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2.4.6 MiR-155
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2.5 Invasion and Metastasis Progression
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2.6 Therapeutics
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2.7 Conclusions
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References
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3 MicroRNAs in Breast Cancer
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3.1 Deregulated Expression of MiRNAs in Breast Cancer
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3.2 Biological Functions and Targets of MiRNAs in Breast Cancer
103
3.2.1 Tumor Suppressive Functions of MiRNAs
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3.2.2 Oncogenic MiRNAs
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3.2.3 MiRNAs in Estrogen Receptor Signalling
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3.3 MiRNAs in Breast Cancer Invasion and Metastasis
109
3.4 MiRNAs in Breast Cancer Therapeutics
112
3.5 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
113
References
113
4 MicroRNAs in Colorectal Cancer
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4.1 Introduction
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4.2 MiRNAs in Colorectal Cancer Signaling
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4.2.1 Wnt/-Catenin Pathway
119
4.2.2 EGFR Signaling (KRAS and PI3K Pathways)
119
4.2.3 p53 Pathway
120
4.2.4 IGF Signaling
122
4.2.5 E2F Family and Cell Cycle Regulation
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4.2.6 MET Signaling
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4.2.7 Cyclooxygenase-2
123
4.2.8 DNA Reparation
123
4.2.9 Extracellular Matrix Breakdown and Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
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4.2.10 Alterations in MiRNA Processing Machinery
124
4.2.11 Others
125
4.3 Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and MiRNAs: Risk Factors for CRC
126
4.4 Plasma and Serum MiRNAs: Diagnosis and Monitoring of CRC
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4.5 MiRNA Expression Profiles of CRC Tissue
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4.6 MiRNAs in CRC Prognosis and Prediction
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4.7 MiRNAs as Potential Therapeutic Targets in CRC
137
4.8 Perspectives and Challenges
138
References
139
5 MicroRNAs in Gastric Cancer
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5.1 MicroRNAs
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5.2 Target Genes of MiRNAs
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5.3 Regulatory Mechanisms of MiRNA Expression
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5.4 Aberrant Expression of MiRNAs in Gastric Cancer
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5.5 MiRNA Profile as a Diagnostic Tool and a Predictor of the Prognosis of Patients with Gastric Cancer
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5.6 A Novel MiRNA-mediated Therapeutic Strategy for Gastric Cancer
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5.7 Conclusion and Perspectives
150
References
150
6 MicroRNAs in Prostate Cancer: A Possible Role as Novel Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targetsx003F;1539.1
6.1 Prostate Cancer154
6.1.1 Incidence and Screening
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6.1.2 Diagnosis
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6.1.3 Current Therapies
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6.2 MiRNA Expression Studies in Prostate Cancer: Towards MiRNA-based Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers
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6.2.1 Diagnostic Value of MiRNAs in Prostate Cancer
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6.2.2 MiRNAs and Prostate Cancer Progression
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6.2.3 Prognostic Value of MiRNAs in Prostate Cancer
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6.2.4 MiRNAs in Circulating Blood
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6.2.5 Are We Still Far from MiRNA-based Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer?
159
6.3 Functional Investigation of MiRNAs in Prostate Cancer: Towards the Development of MiRNA-based Therapies
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6.4 Future Implications for Personalized Prostate Cancer Care
165
References
167
7 MicroRNAs in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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7.1 Introduction
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7.1.1 Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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7.1.2 MicroRNAs
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7.1.2.1 Biogenesis of MiRNAs
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7.1.2.2 Detection of MiRNA Expression and Function
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7.2 Expression and Function of MiRNAs in HCC
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7.2.1 MiRNAs are Aberrantly Expressed in HCCs
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7.2.2 The Mechanism of the MiRNAs Deregulation in HCCs
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7.2.2.1 Genomic Level
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7.2.2.2 Transcriptional Level
179
7.2.2.3 Epigenetic Level and Others
179
7.2.3 Function of Aberrant-expressed MiRNAs in HCC
180
7.2.3.1 Promote HCC Tumorigenesis
180
7.2.3.2 Promote Tumor Progression
181
7.2.3.3 Multiple Functions of MiR-122 and Let-7
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7.3 Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Therapy of HCC
186
7.3.1 Biomarkers for Diagnosis
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7.3.1.1 HCC Biomarkers
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7.3.1.2 HCC Subtype Biomarkers
188
7.3.2 Biomarker for Prognosis
188
7.3.2.1 Metastasis and Recurrence
188
7.3.2.2 Survival
189
7.3.3 Biomarker for Therapy
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7.3.3.1 Block Tumor Initiation
189
7.3.3.2 Block Tumor Progression
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7.3.3.3 Drug Sensitivity
190
7.4 Conclusion and Prospective
191
References
192
8 MicroRNAs in Cervical Carcinoma
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8.1 Introduction
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8.2 MiRNA Expression in Cervical Carcinoma Cell Lines and Tissues
199
8.3 MiRNAs Functioning as Potential Oncogenes or Tumor Suppressors in Cervical Cancer
200
8.4 Interactions of HPV Infection and MiRNA in Cervical Carcinogenesis
201
8.5 MiRNA Predicting Cervical Cancer Prognosis
203
8.6 MiRNAs as Potential Cancer Therapeutics
203
8.7 Conclusions
204
References
205
9 MicroRNAs in Esophageal Cancer
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9.1 Introduction
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9.2 MiRNAs in BE and EAC Development
211
9.3 MiRNAs in ESCC Development
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9.4 MiRNA as Prognostic Factors
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9.5 Genes and Molecular Pathways Regulated by MiRNAs in Esophageal Cancer
217
9.5.1 MiRNAs Acting as Oncogenes in Esophageal Cancer
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9.5.1.1 MiR-21
217
9.5.1.2 MiR-106-25 Polycistron (miR-25, miR-93, and miR-106b)
217
9.5.1.3 MiR-10b
219
9.5.1.4 MiR-196a
219
9.5.1.5 MiR -373
220
9.5.1.6 MiR-194
220
9.5.2 MiRNAs Acting as Tumor Suppressors in Esophageal Cancer
220
9.5.2.1 MiR-145
220
9.5.2.2 MiR-205
221
9.5.2.3 MiR-375
222
9.5.2.4 MiR-133a and MiR-133b
222
9.6 Germline Genetic Variations in MiRNA Genes, MiRNA Processing Genes, and MiRNA Binding Sites and the Risk of Esophageal Cancer
222
9.7 Conclusions
223
References
224
10 MicroRNAs in Bladder Cancer
229
10.1 Introduction
229
10.2 Historical
230
10.2.1 Embryonic MiRNA Associations with Bladder Development
230
10.2.2 MiR-200 Family and Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition (EMT)
231
10.2.3 Other Identified MiRNAs
232
10.2.4 Genetic Variability in MiRNA Machinery
235
10.3 Prognostic Implications of MiRNAs
236
10.4 Perspective and Future Challenges
240
10.5 Conclusions
240
References
241
11 MicroRNAs in Lymphoma
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11.1 MicroRNAs in the Normal Physiology of Lymphoid Cells
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11.1.1 As Regulators of Lymphoid Cell Development in the Primary Lymphoid Organs
245
11.1.2 In B Cells
245
11.1.3 In T Cells
245
11.2 As Regulators of Immunologic Function of the Mature Lymphoid Cells
245
11.2.1 In B Cells
247
11.2.2 In T Cells
247
11.3 Oncomirs with Pathogenetic Implications in Lymphomas
247
11.3.1 Expression Deregulation as a Result of Genomic Instability
247
11.3.1.1 Involving Gains or Losses of MiRNA Chromosomal Loci
247
11.3.1.2 Involving Epigenetic Mechanisms Acting on MiRNA Genes
249
11.3.1.3 Involving Mutation of MiRNA Genes
249
11.3.2 Expression Deregulation as a Result of Virus Infection
249
11.4 As Regulators of Known Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes
250
11.4.1 Tumor Suppressor MiRNAs
250
11.4.2 Oncomirs
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11.5 Oncomirs with Biomarker Implications in Lymphomas
259
11.5.1 Using MiRNA Expression for Lymphoma Diagnosis Improvement
259
11.5.1.1 In B/T Lymphomas
259
11.5.1.2 In Other Lymphomas
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11.5.2 Using MiRNA Expression for Lymphoma Prognosis Stratification Improvement
264
11.5.2.1 In B/T Lymphomas
264
11.5.2.2 In Other Lymphomas
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11.6 Oncomirs as Possible Candidates for Therapeutic Targeting: A Promise of More Specific Lymphoma Therapies
266
References
267
12 MicroRNAs in Leukemia
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12.1 Introduction
273
12.2 Deregulated MiRNA Expression in AML
274
12.2.1 Profiling Deregulated MiRNA Expression in AML -- Association of MiRNA Profiles with Distinct AML Subtypes
275
12.2.2 Prognostic Impact of Altered MiRNA Expression in AML
276
12.2.3 MiRNAs of Pathogenic and Functional Relevance in AML
277
12.3 MiRNAs in CML
277
12.4 MiRNA in CLL
279
12.4.1 MiR-15a and MiR-16-1
280
12.4.2 MiRNA Microarray Screens Identifying Signatures and Subgroups for Prognostication
282
12.5 Summary
284
References
285
13 MicroRNAs in Pancreatic Cancer: Potential Interests as Biomarkers and Therapeutic Tools
290
13.1 Introduction
290
13.2 MiRNAs Differentially Expressed in PDAC
291
13.3 MiRNA Expression Profiles in PDAC Precursor Lesions
296
13.3.1 PanIN
296
13.3.2 Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN)
297
13.4 Molecular Mechanisms Responsible for Altered MiRNA Expression
297
13.4.1 Chromosomal Alterations
297
13.4.2 Transcription Factor Defects
298
13.4.3 Epigenetic Alterations
298
13.4.4 Exogenous Stimulation of MiRNA Expression
299
13.4.5 Hypoxia
299
13.4.6 Genetic Mutations in MiRNA Genes
300
13.5 Role of MiRNAs in Pancreatic Cancer Development and Metastasis
300
13.5.1 Cell Proliferation and Tumor Growth
300
13.5.2 Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition (EMT), Invasion, and Metastatic Behavior
301
13.5.2.1 Invasion
301
13.5.2.2 Metastatic Behavior
302
13.5.3 Apoptosis and Sensitivity to Anti-cancer Agents
303
13.6 Potential Interests in MiRNAs as Biomarkers for PDAC
303
13.6.1 MiRNAs as Diagnostic Marker
304
13.6.2 MiRNAs as Prognostic Markers
305
13.7 Potential Interests in MiRNAs as Therapeutic Tool for PDAC
306
13.8 Perspectives and Challenges
306
References
307
14 MicroRNAs in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
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14.1 Introduction
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14.2 Overview of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
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14.2.1 Pathological Complexity of Ovarian Cancers
312
14.2.2 The Origin of EOC
312
14.2.3 Biomarkers of EOC
314
14.3 MiRNA Biology
315
14.3.1 MiRNA Biogenesis
315
14.3.2 MiRNA Directed Gene Silencing
316
14.3.3 Regulating MiRNA Function
316
14.4 MiRNA in Human Cancer
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14.4.1 MiRNA as a Tumor Suppressor and Oncogene
318
14.4.2 Mechanism of MiRNA Deregulation in Cancer
319
14.4.3 MiRNA as Prognostic Marker and Therapeutic Agent in Cancer
320
14.5 MiRNA Deregulation in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
321
14.5.1 Genomic Alteration of MiRNA in Ovarian Cancer
321
14.5.2 Epigenetic Alteration of MiRNA in Ovarian Cancer
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14.5.3 Alteration of MiRNA Biogenesis in Ovarian Cancer
322
14.5.4 Subtype Specific MiRNA Deregulation
323
14.5.5 Factors Contributing to the Inter-study Conflicts
324
14.6 MiRNA Function in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
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14.6.1 Tumor Suppressive MiRNA in Ovarian Cancer
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14.6.2 Oncogenic MiRNA in Ovarian Cancer
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14.6.3 Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition (EMT) Associated MiRNA in Ovarian Cancer
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14.7 MiRNAs as Biomarkers and Prognostic Tools in Ovarian Cancer
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14.7.1 Serum MiRNA as Biomarker in Ovarian Cancer
327
14.7.2 MiRNA as Tools to Classify Ovarian Cancer Subtypes
327
14.7.3 MiRNA as Prognostic Marker
328
14.7.4 MiRNA as Predictor for Therapy Response
328
14.8 MiRNA as Therapeutic Agents in Ovarian Cancer
328
References
338
15 MicroRNAs in Brain Tumors
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15.1 Introduction
346
15.1.1 MiRNAs in Normal and Neoplastic Brain Growth
347
15.2 Malignant Gliomas
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15.2.1 Genetic and Molecular Features of Malignant Gliomas
349
15.2.2 MiRNAs in GBM Pathogenesis
349
15.2.2.1 Cell Cycle/Proliferative/Survival Defects
350
15.2.2.2 Cell Migration and Invasion
351
15.2.2.3 Angiogenesis and Tumor Metabolism
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15.2.2.4 Differentiation and Self-renewal
354
15.3 Embryonal Brain Tumors
355
15.3.1 Medulloblastoma
355
15.3.2 MiRNAs in Medulloblastoma
357
15.3.2.1 MB MiRNAs, MYC, and SHH Signaling
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15.3.2.2 MB MiRNAs and NOTCH Signaling
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15.3.2.3 MB-associated MiRNAs and Neuronal Differentiation
358
15.3.3 CNS-PNETs
359
15.3.3.1 MiRNAs in CNS-PNET
360
15.4 Prospects for Translation into the Clinic
361
15.4.1 MiRNAs as Brain Tumor Diagnostic and Predictive Tools
361
15.4.2 MiRNAs as Biomarkers
362
15.4.3 MiRNAs as Targets for Brain Tumor Treatment
363
15.4.3.1 Antisense MiRNA Treatment
363
15.4.3.2 Selecting Candidate MiRNAs to Target for Treatment
364
15.4.3.3 Challenges to Brain Tumor Treatment Using Anti-miRNA Oligonucleotides
364
15.5 Conclusion
365
References
365
16 MicroRNAs and Cancer Stem Cells
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16.1 Introduction
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16.1.1 Definition of the Stem Cell and Cancer Stem Cell
374
16.1.2 Discovery of the Cancer Stem Cell
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16.2 MicroRNA
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16.2.1 MiRNA and the Stem Cell
376
16.2.2 MiRNA Expression Profile in ES Cells
377
16.2.3 MiRNA Expression in Cancer Stem Cells
377
16.3 Individual MiRNAs
378
16.3.1 MiR-302
378
16.3.2 MiR-17 Cluster
378
16.3.3 MiR-181
379
16.3.4 Let-7
379
16.3.5 MiR-145
380
16.3.6 MiR-203
381
16.3.7 MiR-34
382
16.3.8 MiR-199b
382
16.3.9 MiR-128
383
16.3.10 MiR-200
383
16.4 MiRNA, Cancer Stem Cell, EMT, and Cancer Metastasis
383
16.5 MiRNA, Cancer Stem Cell, and Cancer Therapy
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16.6 MiRNA-mediated Heterotypic Signals in Tumorigenesis
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16.7 The Challenges of MiRNA-based Therapeutic
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16.7.1 How to Alter the MiRNA Level in Tumors?
385
16.7.2 How to Deliver MiRNA to Patients?
385
16.7.3 How to Locate MiRNA to the Tumor Tissue?
386
References
386
17 MicroRNAs in Cancer Invasion and Metastasis
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17.1 Introduction
391
17.2 The Role of MiRNAs in the Regulation of Tumor Cell Invasion
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17.2.1 Cell Invasion as the 1st Step of Cancer Progression
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17.2.2 The Role of MiR-1 Down-regulation in Lung Cancer
395
17.2.3 The Role of MiR-21: A Major MiRNA in Tumor Cell Invasion
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17.2.4 The Role of MiR-29 Family in Cancer
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17.2.5 Down-regulation of MiR-205 in Several Cancers
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17.3 The Functional Role of MiRNA in the Regulation of Cancer Cell Migration, Invasion, and Metastasis
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17.3.1 Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition (EMT) as a Prerequisite for Cancer Metastasis
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17.3.2 Role of MiR-101 in Modulating E-cadherin Expression
400
17.3.3 Role of MiR-520h in EMT
401
17.3.4 Elevation of MiR-155 Correlates with Invasive Breast Cancer
401
17.3.5 The Role of MiR-200, MiR-205, and Modulation of ZEB Expression
401
17.4 Metastatic MiRNAs
402
17.4.1 Over-expression of MiR-10b in Metastatic Tumors
402
17.4.2 The Role of MiR-9 and MiR-10a in Pancreatic and Other Cancers
403
17.4.3 The Role of MiR-211 in Oral Carcinoma
404
17.4.4 The Role of MiR-373 and MiR-520c Expressions in Promoting Metastasis Through Suppression of CD44
404
17.5 Anti-metastatic MiRNA
404
17.5.1 The Emerging Role of Let-7 Family Members in Malignancies
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17.5.2 The Role of MiR-17/20 Cluster in Human Malignancies
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17.5.3 The Role of MiR-31 as an Anti-metastatic Human MiRNA
406
17.5.4 The Regulatory Role of MiR-34a Expression
406
17.5.5 The Role of MiR-122 in Liver Cancer
406
17.5.6 The Role of MiR-138 in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
407
17.5.7 The Role of MiR-145 and MiR-146a/146b
407
17.5.8 Over-expression of MiR-335, MiR-206, and MiR-126 Inhibits Metastasis
408
17.6 The Role of MiRNAs in Angiogenesis
408
17.7 Conclusions and Perspectives
408
17.7.1 Critical Role of MiRNA in Tumor Cell Invasion, Migration, and Metastases
409
17.7.2 The Role of MiRNAs as Diagnostic/Prognostic Markers
409
17.7.3 Development of MiRNA Targeted Therapies for Cancers
409
References
410
18 MicroRNAs in Predicting Radiotherapy andINTtie
Chemotherapy Response415
18.1 Introduction
415
18.1.1 Current Classification of Malignancies
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18.1.2 Biomarkers in Sensitization and Resistance to Radiotherapy (RT) and Chemotherapy (CT)
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18.1.2.1 RT
416
18.1.2.2 CT
417
18.2 MiRNAs in Cancer: Tumor Suppressors and Oncogenes
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18.2.1 Tumor Suppressive MiRNAs
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18.2.2 Oncogenic MiRNAs
419
18.2.3 MiRNAs Involved in Cell Cycle and Apoptosis
420
18.2.4 MiRNAs in Metastasis and EMT
420
18.3 MiRNAs as Biomarkers of Cancer
421
18.3.1 MiRNAs in Determining Cancer Prognosis
422
18.3.2 Circulating MiRNAs
422
18.3.3 MiRNA Biomarkers in Clinical Trials
423
18.4 MiRNAs in Altering Sensitivity to RT and CT
423
18.4.1 MiRNAs in Predicting Response to RT
424
18.4.1.1 Radiosensitivity
424
18.4.1.2 Radioresistance
424
18.4.2 MiRNAs in Predicting Response to CT
428
18.4.2.1 Breast Cancer
428
18.4.2.2 Lung Cancer
429
18.4.2.3 Hematological Malignancies
430
18.4.2.4 Pancreatic Cancer
431
18.4.2.5 Ovarian Cancer
432
18.4.2.6 Other Cancers
432
18.4.2.7 MiRNA Predictors in Clinical Trials
434
18.4.3 Targeting MiRNAs for More Effective Treatment
435
18.4.4 MiRNA Diagnostics
435
18.5 Conclusions
436
References
436
19 Role of MicroRNAs in Anti-cancer Drug Resistance
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19.1 Drug Resistance
448
19.2 MicroRNAs: Biogenesis, Targets, and Function
450
19.3 MiRNAs and Cancer
450
19.4 Anti-cancer Drugs Affect MiRNA Expression
451
19.5 MiRNAs Capable of Modulating Sensitivity to Anti-cancer Drugs
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19.5.1 MiR-21
471
19.5.2 MiR-214
471
19.5.3 MiR-200 Family
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19.5.4 MiR-221 and 222
473
19.6 Future Prospects
474
References
475
20 MicroRNAs and Cancer Metabolism
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20.1 Introduction
483
20.2 Aerobic Glycolysis, or Warburg Effect, Is the Central Hallmark of Cancer Metabolism
484
20.3 Genetic Alteration of Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressors and Its Interplay with MiRNAs in Cancer Metabolism
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20.3.1 c-Myc
485
20.3.2 HIF-1
487
20.3.3 LKB1/AMPK
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20.3.4 P53
490
20.4 Conclusion and Future Outlook
492
References
493
21 MicroRNAs as Blood-based Biomarkers of Cancer
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21.1 Introduction
496
21.2 Detection and Characterization of Circulating MiRNAs in Serum and Plasma
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21.2.1 MiRNAs and Human Cancer
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21.2.2 Existence of MiRNAs in Serum and Plasma
499
21.2.3 Circulating MiRNAs as a Biomarker for Cancer Diagnosis
506
21.2.4 Circulating MiRNAs as a Biomarker for Tumor Classification and Prognostication
507
21.2.5 Circulating MiRNAs as an Indicator to Reflect Other Diseases
508
21.3 Detection and Characterization of Circulating MiRNAs in Other Body Fluids
513
21.4 Experimental Techniques and Issues in Analysis of Circulating MiRNAs
516
21.5 Circulating MiRNAs Serving as Novel Potential Biomarkers for Early Tumor Detection, Diagnosis, and Prognosis
517
21.5.1 A Panel of Circulating MiRNAs Instead of Individual Circulating MiRNA as a Biomarker for Tumor Detection
517
21.5.2 A Working Model for Identifying Circulating MiRNA-based Biomarkers for Diseases
518
21.6 Some Key Issues Regarding the Sources and Biological Functions of Circulating MiRNAs
520
21.6.1 Sources of Circulating MiRNAs
520
21.6.2 Molecular Basis of the High Stability of Circulating MiRNAs
521
21.6.3 Correlation Between Tissue MiRNAs and Circulating MiRNAs
523
21.6.4 Potential Biological Functions of Circulating MiRNAs
524
21.7 Concluding Remarks and Future Directions
524
References
525
22 RNAi-based Approaches to the Treatment of Brain Tumors
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22.1 Introduction
531
22.1.1 RNA Interference (RNAi)
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22.1.2 Non-coding RNAs that Impart RNAi
532
22.1.3 MiRNA
533
22.2 Mechanisms of Interference
533
22.3 Rational Design of siRNA for Pre-clinical and Clinical Studies
534
22.4 Pre-clinical Experimental Strategies
535
22.5 siRNA Targets in Glioma Pre-clinical Studies
536
22.5.1 Targeting Cell Surface Receptors
537
22.5.2 Targeting Invasive Nature of Glioma
538
22.5.3 Induction of Glioma Apoptosis
538
22.5.4 Targeting Hypoxia-induced Glioma Angiogenesis Cascades via RNAi
539
22.5.5 Modulation of Immuno-activity Against Glioma
539
22.6 MiRNA Targets in Glioma
539
22.7 Systemic Delivery of RNAi to Brain Tumors
540
22.8 RNAi-mediated Glioma Therapy Clinical Trials
541
22.9 Conclusions
542
References
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Index
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