Targeting long non-coding RNAs as new modulators in anti-EGFR resistance mechanisms

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a cell surface protein that plays a vital role in regulating cell growth and division. However, certain tumors, such as colorectal cancer (CRC), can exhibit an overexpression of EGFR, resulting in uncontrolled cell growth and tumor progression. To address t...

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Main Authors: Mostafa Akbarzadeh-Khiavi, Azam Safary, Yadollah Omidi
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Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://bi.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/bi-14-27696.pdf
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Azam Safary
Yadollah Omidi
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description Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a cell surface protein that plays a vital role in regulating cell growth and division. However, certain tumors, such as colorectal cancer (CRC), can exhibit an overexpression of EGFR, resulting in uncontrolled cell growth and tumor progression. To address this issue, therapies targeting and inhibiting EGFR activity have been developed to suppress cancer growth. Nevertheless, resistance to these therapies poses a significant obstacle in cancer treatment. Recent research has focused on comprehending the underlying mechanisms contributing to anti-EGFR resistance and identifying new targets to overcome this striking challenge. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a class of RNA molecules that do not encode proteins but play pivotal roles in gene regulation and cellular processes. Emerging evidence suggests that lncRNAs may participate in modulating resistance to anti-EGFR therapies in CRC. Consequently, combining lncRNA targeting with the existing treatment modalities could potentially yield improved clinical outcomes. Illuminating the involvement of lncRNAs in anti-EGFR resistance mechanisms of cancer cells can provide valuable insights into the development of novel anti-EGFR therapies in several solid tumors.
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spelling doaj.art-8ae3a109230047ebb6500d33a347b4be2024-02-06T09:13:03ZengTabriz University of Medical SciencesBioImpacts2228-56522228-56602024-01-01141276962769610.34172/bi.2023.27696bi-27696Targeting long non-coding RNAs as new modulators in anti-EGFR resistance mechanismsMostafa Akbarzadeh-Khiavi0Azam Safary1Yadollah Omidi2Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranConnective Tissue Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328, USAEpidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a cell surface protein that plays a vital role in regulating cell growth and division. However, certain tumors, such as colorectal cancer (CRC), can exhibit an overexpression of EGFR, resulting in uncontrolled cell growth and tumor progression. To address this issue, therapies targeting and inhibiting EGFR activity have been developed to suppress cancer growth. Nevertheless, resistance to these therapies poses a significant obstacle in cancer treatment. Recent research has focused on comprehending the underlying mechanisms contributing to anti-EGFR resistance and identifying new targets to overcome this striking challenge. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a class of RNA molecules that do not encode proteins but play pivotal roles in gene regulation and cellular processes. Emerging evidence suggests that lncRNAs may participate in modulating resistance to anti-EGFR therapies in CRC. Consequently, combining lncRNA targeting with the existing treatment modalities could potentially yield improved clinical outcomes. Illuminating the involvement of lncRNAs in anti-EGFR resistance mechanisms of cancer cells can provide valuable insights into the development of novel anti-EGFR therapies in several solid tumors.https://bi.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/bi-14-27696.pdflncrnasegfrcolorectal canceranti-egfr resistancetargeting therapy
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egfr
colorectal cancer
anti-egfr resistance
targeting therapy
title Targeting long non-coding RNAs as new modulators in anti-EGFR resistance mechanisms
title_full Targeting long non-coding RNAs as new modulators in anti-EGFR resistance mechanisms
title_fullStr Targeting long non-coding RNAs as new modulators in anti-EGFR resistance mechanisms
title_full_unstemmed Targeting long non-coding RNAs as new modulators in anti-EGFR resistance mechanisms
title_short Targeting long non-coding RNAs as new modulators in anti-EGFR resistance mechanisms
title_sort targeting long non coding rnas as new modulators in anti egfr resistance mechanisms
topic lncrnas
egfr
colorectal cancer
anti-egfr resistance
targeting therapy
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