Impact of Long-Lasting Environmental Factors on Regulation Mediated by the miR-34 Family.

ABSTRACT: The present review focuses on the interactions of newly emerging environmental factors with miRNA-mediated regulation. In particular, we draw attention to the effects of phthalates, electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and a disrupted light/dark cycle. miRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules with a tremendous regulatory impact, which is usually executed via gene expression inhibition. To address the capacity of environmental factors to influence miRNA-mediated regulation, the miR-34 family was selected for its well-described oncostatic and neuro-modulatory properties. The expression of miR-34 is in a tissue-dependent manner to some extent under the control of the circadian system. There is experimental evidence implicating that phthalates, EMFs and the circadian system interact with the miR-34

SUBMITTER: Stefanik P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10887245 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature