Military Medical Research (Aug 2022)

Multifaceted roles of extracellular RNAs in different diseases

  • Abdullah Muhammad Sohail,
  • Muhammad Babar Khawar,
  • Ali Afzal,
  • Ali Hassan,
  • Sara Shahzaman,
  • Ahmed Ali

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40779-022-00405-z
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 1
pp. 1 – 9

Abstract

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Abstract Extracellular RNAs (exRNAs) are novel circulating factors that can be used as biomarkers in various diseases. Their unique and diverse kinds, as well as their role as biomarkers, make them significant biomarkers. There has been immense work carried out since the discovery of exRNAs in circulation and other biological fluids to catalog and determine whether exRNAs may be utilized as indicators for health and illness. In this review, we aim to understand the current state of exRNAs in relation to various diseases and their potential as biomarkers. We will also review current issues and challenges faced in using exRNAs, with clinical and lab trials, that can be used as viable markers for different diseases.

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