microRNAs: Emerging players in oral cancers and inflammatory disorders

Association of oral diseases and disorders with altered microRNA profiles is firmly recognized. These evidences support the potential use of microRNAs as therapeutic tools for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of various diseases. In this review, we highlight the association of altered microRNA si...

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Main Authors: Varun Kulkarni, Juhi Raju Uttamani, Afsar Raza Naqvi, Salvador Nares
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IOS Press 2017-04-01
Series:Tumor Biology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1010428317698379
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Summary:Association of oral diseases and disorders with altered microRNA profiles is firmly recognized. These evidences support the potential use of microRNAs as therapeutic tools for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of various diseases. In this review, we highlight the association of altered microRNA signatures in oral cancers and oral inflammatory diseases. Advances in our ability to detect microRNAs in human sera and saliva further highlight their clinical value as potential biomarkers. We have discussed key mechanisms underlying microRNA dysregulation in pathological conditions. The use of microRNAs in diagnostics and their potential therapeutic value in the treatment of oral diseases are reviewed.
ISSN:1423-0380