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Volume 25, Issue 7
  • ISSN: 1871-5206
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Abstract

Lung cancer is correlated with a high death rate, with approximately 1.8 million mortality cases reported worldwide in 2022. Despite development in the control of lung cancer, most cases are detected at higher stages with short survival rates. This reveals a need to recognize novel techniques to treat malignancy and decrease the burden of lung cancer. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) manage vital cellular and biochemical functions. lncRNAs play crucial roles in transcriptional and translational processes and signaling cascades. Recently, lncRNAs have been reported to be associated with malignancy where their expression is deregulated, leading to abnormal cellular activities and signaling pathways. In various malignancies, including lung cancer, lncRNA deregulation disrupts normal cellular function, promoting tumorigenesis and influencing patient outcomes and treatment responses. Studies have shown that lncRNAs can act as both oncogenes and tumor suppressors, depending on the lung cancer subtype, specifically in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). This dual role of lncRNAs as critical biomarkers might provide insights into lung cancer development and progression. lncRNAs have been discussed as key biomarkers in lung cancer. A comprehensive understanding of the biological activities of lncRNAs in NSCLC and SCLC may improve prognosis, diagnosis, and therapeutic methods. Researchers are increasingly interested in lncRNAs as potential diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in cancer treatment. As researchers continue to explore lncRNAs, their pivotal roles in lung cancer become increasingly evident. This review highlights the function of lncRNAs in lung carcinogenesis and discusses their molecular mechanisms of function.

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An Updated Review on Dysregulated lncRNAs and their Contribution to the Various Molecular Types of Lung Carcinoma
Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry (Formerly Current Medicinal Chemistry - Anti-Cancer Agents) 25, 490 (2025); https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715206336608241104065557
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Keyword(s): aberrant functions; lncRNAs; Lung cancer; malignancy; molecular mechanism; therapeutic targets

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