Long non-coding RNAs in cutaneous biology and keratinocyte carcinomas

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Abstract
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a largely uncharacterized group of non-coding RNAs with diverse regulatory roles in various biological processes. Recent observations have elucidated the functional roles of lncRNAs in cutaneous biology, e.g. in proliferation and differentiation of epidermal keratinocytes and in cutaneous wound repair. Furthermore, the role of lncRNAs in keratinocyte-derived skin cancers is emerging, especially in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), which presents a significant burden to health care services worldwide and causes high mortality as metastatic disease. Elucidation of the functions of keratinocyte-specific lncRNAs will improve understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of epidermal disorders and skin cancers and can be exploited in development of new diagnostic and therapeutic applications for keratinocyte carcinomas. In this review, we summarize the current evidence of functionally important lncRNAs in cutaneous biology and in keratinocyte carcinomas.
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  • Jane ja Aatos Erkon Säätiö
  • Sigrid Juséliuksen Säätiö
  • Syöpäjärjestöt
  • Varsinais-Suomen Sairaanhoitopiiri (13336)
  • Instrumentariumin Tiedesäätiö
  • Ida Montinin Säätiö
  • Maud Kuistilan Muistosäätiö
  • Paulon Säätiö
  • Kymenlaakson Rahasto

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