Biomarker Research (Oct 2020)

Mechanisms of tRNA-derived fragments and tRNA halves in cancer treatment resistance

  • Yue Zhang,
  • Huizhu Qian,
  • Jing He,
  • Wen Gao

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40364-020-00233-0
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 1
pp. 1 – 14

Abstract

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Abstract The tRNA-derived fragments (tRFs) and tRNA halves (tiRNAs) are newly discovered noncoding RNAs in recent years. They are derived from specific cleavage of mature and pre-tRNAs and expressed in various cancers. They enhance cell proliferation and metastasis or inhibit cancer progression. Many studies have investigated their roles in the diagnosis, progression, metastasis, and prognosis of various cancers, but the mechanisms through which they are involved in resistance to cancer treatment are unclear. This review outlines the classification of tRFs and tiRNAs and their mechanisms in cancer drug resistance, thus providing new ideas for cancer treatment.

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