Decoding the regulatory roles of non-coding RNAs in cellular metabolism and disease

Yuru Zong, Xuliang Wang, Bing Cui, Xiaowei Xiong, Andrew Wu, Chunru Lin, Yaohua Zhang

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Abstract

Non-coding RNAs, including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), microRNAs (miRNAs), and circular RNAs (circRNAs), are being studied extensively in a variety of fields. Their roles in metabolism have received increasing attention in recent years but are not yet clear. The regulation of glucose, fatty acid, and amino acid metabolism is an imperative physiological process that occurs in living organisms and takes part in cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Here, we summarize the important roles played by non-coding RNAs in glucose metabolism, fatty acid metabolism, and amino acid metabolism, as well as the mechanisms involved. We also summarize the therapeutic advances for non-coding RNAs in diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and some metabolic diseases. Overall, non-coding RNAs are indispensable factors in metabolism and have a significant role in the three major metabolisms, which may be exploited as therapeutic targets in the future.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1562-1576
Number of pages15
JournalMolecular Therapy
Volume31
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 7 2023

Keywords

  • amino acid metabolism
  • fatty acid metabolism
  • glucose metabolism
  • metabolic pathways
  • non-coding RNA

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Medicine
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Discovery

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