Calin, George A.,

The non-coding RNA revolution in the cancer society [electronic resource] / George A. Calin. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2015. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (47 min.) : color, sound). - Cancer genetics, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Cancer genetics. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Cancer: a complex genetic disease -- microRNAs discovery -- miRNAs in physiological processes -- Alterations of non-coding RNAs in human disease -- ncRNA expression profiles in cancer -- Abnormal miRNA expression -- "in cascade" model -- A non-coding RNA revolution in the cancer society -- microRNAs as oncogenes and tumor suppressors -- miR alterations and cancer predisposition -- SNPs in miRs could predispose to familial cancer -- microRNAs in plasma -- miRNAs as new therapeutic targets & drugs -- lncRNAs -- Mechanisms of action.

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4067 Henry Stewart Talks


Cancer--Genetic aspects.
Cancer--Treatment.
Non-coding RNA.
Small interfering RNA.
MicroRNAs.
Neoplasms--drug therapy.
Neoplasms--genetics.
Oncogenes.
RNA, Untranslated.
Tumor Suppressor Proteins--genetics.
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