Non-coding RNAs in the spotlight of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy of cutaneous T cell lymphoma

Abstract

Abstract Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a group of primary and secondary cutaneous malignancies characterized by aberrant T-cells in the skin. Diagnosing CTCL in its early stage can be difficult because of CTCL’s ability to mimic benign cutaneous inflammatory skin diseases. CTCL has multiple subtypes with different disease progression and diagnostic parameters despite similar clinical manifestations. The accurate diagnosis and prognosis of a varied range of diseases require the detection of molecular entities to capture the complete footprint of disease physiology. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have recently been discovered as major regulators of CTCL gene expression. They can affect tumor cell growth, migration, programmed cell death (PCD), and immunoregulation through interactions with the tumor microenvironment (TME), which in turn affect CTCL progression. This review summarizes recent advances in how ncRNAs regulate CTCL cell activity, especially their role in PCD. It also discusses the potential use of ncRNAs as diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers for different subtypes of CTCL. Furthermore, prospective targets and therapeutic approaches influenced by ncRNAs are presented. A better appreciation of the intricate epigenetic landscape of CTCL is expected to facilitate the creation of innovative targeted therapies for the condition.