Pérez, M. G. (2021) Taenia solium microRNAs: potential biomarkers and drug targets in neurocysticercosis. In: Morales-Montor, J., Landa, A. and Terrazas, L. I. (eds.) Current State of the Art in Cysticercosis and Neurocysticercosis. IntechOpen. ISBN 9781839693953 (doi: 10.5772/intechopen.97305)
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Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) found in animals, plants, and some viruses belongs to the heterogeneous class of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), which posttranscriptional regulates gene expression. They are linked to various cellular activities such as cell growth, differentiation, development and apoptosis. Also, they have been involved in cancer, metabolic diseases, viral infections and clinical trials targeting miRNAs has shown promising results. This chapter provides an overview on Taenia solium and Taenia crassiceps miRNAs, their possible biological functions, their role in host–parasite communication and their potential role as biomarkers and drug targets.
| Item Type: | Book Sections |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Perez, Dr Matias |
| Authors: | Pérez, M. G. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Publisher: | IntechOpen |
| ISBN: | 9781839693953 |
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