An extensive overview of the role of lncRNAs generated from immune cells in the etiology of cancer

Int Immunopharmacol. 2024 May 30:133:112063. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112063. Epub 2024 Apr 26.

Abstract

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in the control of critical tumor-suppressor and oncogenic pathways in cancer. These types of non-coding RNAs could affect both immune and cancer cells. The thorough analysis of lncRNAs derived from immune cells and the incorporation of new findings significantly advance our understanding of the complex role of lncRNAs in the context of cancer. This work highlights the promise of lncRNAs for translational therapeutic approaches while also establishing a solid foundation for comprehending the complex link between lncRNAs and cancer through a coherent narrative. The main findings of this article are that types of lncRNAs derived from immune cells, such as MM2P and MALAT1, can affect the behaviors of cancer cells, like invasion, angiogenesis, and proliferation. As research in this area grows, the therapeutic potential of targeting these lncRNAs offers promising opportunities for expanding our understanding of cancer biology and developing cutting-edge, precision-based therapies for cancer therapy.

Keywords: Cancer; Immune cell-derived lncRNA; Immune cells; lncRNA.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Neoplasms* / immunology
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / genetics
  • Neovascularization, Pathologic / immunology
  • RNA, Long Noncoding* / genetics

Substances

  • RNA, Long Noncoding