YRNAs: biosynthesis, structure, functions and involvment in cancer development

Abstract Y RNAs are a class of highly conserved small non-coding RNAs. Emerging evidences reported that Y RNAs and their Y RNA-derived small RNAs (YsRNAs) represent bioactive molecules and not simply structural RNAs involved in scaffolding and assembling. They can interact and regulate both localiza...

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Main Authors: Adele Campo, Federica Aliquò, Tania Velletri, Salvatore Campo
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-02-01
Series:Discover Oncology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-01957-x
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Federica Aliquò
Tania Velletri
Salvatore Campo
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description Abstract Y RNAs are a class of highly conserved small non-coding RNAs. Emerging evidences reported that Y RNAs and their Y RNA-derived small RNAs (YsRNAs) represent bioactive molecules and not simply structural RNAs involved in scaffolding and assembling. They can interact and regulate both localization and functions of several RNA-binding proteins implicated in a wide range of cellular processes such as DNA replication, RNA quality control and cellular stress responses. More evidences suggest functional involvement of Y RNAs in several type of disease such as cancer, immune related pathologies, neurological disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Nevertheless, there are many questions that still need to be answered for their functional and mechanistic understanding in a physiological and in a pathological context. In this review we will describe the current state of knowledge about YRNAs, their structure, biogenesis, functions and interaction with known proteins, as well their role in disease. The picture arising indicates their potential function as biomarkers for disease diagnosis, as well as therapeutical targets for building up tailored approaches in personalized medicine.
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spelling doaj-art-2dc8bdd443fb4e71ab9945be522745872025-08-20T02:48:30ZengSpringerDiscover Oncology2730-60112025-02-0116111710.1007/s12672-025-01957-xYRNAs: biosynthesis, structure, functions and involvment in cancer developmentAdele Campo0Federica Aliquò1Tania Velletri2Salvatore Campo3Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Policlinico UniversitarioDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico UniversitarioDepartment of Human Pathology of Adult and Childhood “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, Policlinico UniversitarioDepartment of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Images, University of Messina, Policlinico UniversitarioAbstract Y RNAs are a class of highly conserved small non-coding RNAs. Emerging evidences reported that Y RNAs and their Y RNA-derived small RNAs (YsRNAs) represent bioactive molecules and not simply structural RNAs involved in scaffolding and assembling. They can interact and regulate both localization and functions of several RNA-binding proteins implicated in a wide range of cellular processes such as DNA replication, RNA quality control and cellular stress responses. More evidences suggest functional involvement of Y RNAs in several type of disease such as cancer, immune related pathologies, neurological disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Nevertheless, there are many questions that still need to be answered for their functional and mechanistic understanding in a physiological and in a pathological context. In this review we will describe the current state of knowledge about YRNAs, their structure, biogenesis, functions and interaction with known proteins, as well their role in disease. The picture arising indicates their potential function as biomarkers for disease diagnosis, as well as therapeutical targets for building up tailored approaches in personalized medicine.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-01957-x
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YRNAs: biosynthesis, structure, functions and involvment in cancer development
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title_short YRNAs: biosynthesis, structure, functions and involvment in cancer development
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