LymphomiRs: microRNAs with regulatory roles in lymphomas

Curr Opin Hematol. 2015 Jul;22(4):362-8. doi: 10.1097/MOH.0000000000000157.

Abstract

Purpose of review: This review provides current knowledge on the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in lymphoma with an emphasis on mature B-cell lymphoma.

Recent findings: Although miRNAs were previously used to stratify lymphoma classification, prognosis, or treatment response, recent publications portray this class of small noncoding RNAs as critical players in the lymphomagenesis process. Although functional studies provide ample evidence for their role as lymphoma drivers or suppressors, genetic studies providing the underlying mechanisms for these phenotypes are still lacking. As more whole-genome sequencing of lymphoma cases become available, this gap may be soon filled.

Summary: Current findings highlight the potential role of miRNAs molecules as important factors in lymphomagenesis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • B-Lymphocytes / metabolism
  • B-Lymphocytes / pathology
  • Carcinogenesis / genetics*
  • Carcinogenesis / metabolism
  • Carcinogenesis / pathology
  • Cytidine Deaminase / genetics
  • Cytidine Deaminase / metabolism
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic*
  • Germinal Center / metabolism
  • Germinal Center / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / genetics*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / metabolism
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / pathology
  • Mice
  • MicroRNAs / genetics*
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • MicroRNAs
  • AICDA (activation-induced cytidine deaminase)
  • Cytidine Deaminase