Clinical data warehouses for disease diagnosis: A focus on exosomal MicroRNA biomarkers

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with an intricate interplay of genetic and environmental factors contributing to disease pathogenesis. MicroRNAs (μRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), critical regulators of gene expression, have been implicated in various...

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Main Authors: Fionn Ó. Maolmhuaidh, Ranul D. Thantilage, Denise Burtenshaw, Khuram Raja, Nhien-An Le-Khac, Paul Cahill, Robert Forster, M-Tahar Kechadi
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Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
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author Fionn Ó. Maolmhuaidh
Ranul D. Thantilage
Denise Burtenshaw
Khuram Raja
Nhien-An Le-Khac
Paul Cahill
Robert Forster
M-Tahar Kechadi
author_facet Fionn Ó. Maolmhuaidh
Ranul D. Thantilage
Denise Burtenshaw
Khuram Raja
Nhien-An Le-Khac
Paul Cahill
Robert Forster
M-Tahar Kechadi
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description Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with an intricate interplay of genetic and environmental factors contributing to disease pathogenesis. MicroRNAs (μRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), critical regulators of gene expression, have been implicated in various aspects of CVD. This review provides an overview of the roles of specific μRNAs and lncRNAs in cardiovascular health and disease, discussing their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. We also delve into the various techniques, challenges, and future directions for μRNA detection and analysis, highlighting the importance of high-throughput technologies such as microarray experiments and next-generation sequencing. Moreover, the advent of Big Data has necessitated efficient clinical data warehousing, a critical component of μRNA research. We further address the essential data security and privacy considerations when storing and processing sensitive μRNA data. Collectively, this review underscores the significance of μRNAs and lncRNAs in CVD and emphasizes the importance of technological advancements and responsible data management in propelling this research field forward.
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spelling doaj.art-5fce3e413211413bbd8ed7afc02306142023-12-07T05:29:12ZengElsevierInformatics in Medicine Unlocked2352-91482023-01-0143101390Clinical data warehouses for disease diagnosis: A focus on exosomal MicroRNA biomarkersFionn Ó. Maolmhuaidh0Ranul D. Thantilage1Denise Burtenshaw2Khuram Raja3Nhien-An Le-Khac4Paul Cahill5Robert Forster6M-Tahar Kechadi7School of Chemical Science, Dublin City University, DCU Glasnevin Campus, Dublin, 0009, Ireland; Corresponding author.School of Computer Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 0004, Ireland; Insight Centre for Data Analytics, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 0004, IrelandSchool of Chemical Science, Dublin City University, DCU Glasnevin Campus, Dublin, 0009, IrelandDepartment of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Science, Centre for Health Science, University of the Highlands and Islands, Ness Walk, Inverness, IV3 5SQ, United KingdomSchool of Computer Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 0004, IrelandSchool of Biotechnology, Dublin City University, DCU Glasnevin Campus, Dublin, 0009, IrelandSchool of Chemical Science, Dublin City University, DCU Glasnevin Campus, Dublin, 0009, IrelandSchool of Computer Science, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 0004, Ireland; Insight Centre for Data Analytics, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, 0004, IrelandCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with an intricate interplay of genetic and environmental factors contributing to disease pathogenesis. MicroRNAs (μRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), critical regulators of gene expression, have been implicated in various aspects of CVD. This review provides an overview of the roles of specific μRNAs and lncRNAs in cardiovascular health and disease, discussing their potential as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. We also delve into the various techniques, challenges, and future directions for μRNA detection and analysis, highlighting the importance of high-throughput technologies such as microarray experiments and next-generation sequencing. Moreover, the advent of Big Data has necessitated efficient clinical data warehousing, a critical component of μRNA research. We further address the essential data security and privacy considerations when storing and processing sensitive μRNA data. Collectively, this review underscores the significance of μRNAs and lncRNAs in CVD and emphasizes the importance of technological advancements and responsible data management in propelling this research field forward.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352914823002368Cardiovascular diseaseμRNALong non-coding RNAsBiomarkersTherapeutic targetsμRNA detection
spellingShingle Fionn Ó. Maolmhuaidh
Ranul D. Thantilage
Denise Burtenshaw
Khuram Raja
Nhien-An Le-Khac
Paul Cahill
Robert Forster
M-Tahar Kechadi
Clinical data warehouses for disease diagnosis: A focus on exosomal MicroRNA biomarkers
Informatics in Medicine Unlocked
Cardiovascular disease
μRNA
Long non-coding RNAs
Biomarkers
Therapeutic targets
μRNA detection
title Clinical data warehouses for disease diagnosis: A focus on exosomal MicroRNA biomarkers
title_full Clinical data warehouses for disease diagnosis: A focus on exosomal MicroRNA biomarkers
title_fullStr Clinical data warehouses for disease diagnosis: A focus on exosomal MicroRNA biomarkers
title_full_unstemmed Clinical data warehouses for disease diagnosis: A focus on exosomal MicroRNA biomarkers
title_short Clinical data warehouses for disease diagnosis: A focus on exosomal MicroRNA biomarkers
title_sort clinical data warehouses for disease diagnosis a focus on exosomal microrna biomarkers
topic Cardiovascular disease
μRNA
Long non-coding RNAs
Biomarkers
Therapeutic targets
μRNA detection
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352914823002368
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