Abstract
Recent brain tumour research has shown abnormalities in gene expression as key features for almost all common brain tumours investigated. However, there is increasing evidence that epigenetic abnormalities are also crucial for tumorigenesis. Epigenetic abnormalities are heritable alterations affecting gene expression without changing the primary DNA sequence. Epigenetic abnormalities in meningiomas include abnormal microRNA expression, altered DNA methylation and histone and chromatin modifications. In this review we identify the role of altered expression of microRNA in the development and recurrence of meningioma. Based on the review of current literature, extensive knowledge of micro-RNA expression cannot only determine tumour recurrence and prognosis but also opens up new avenues for treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1287-1288 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Volume | 70 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2020 |
Keywords
- Brain tumor, Meningioma, miro-RNA, Epigenetics.