miRNAs in Lung Development and Diseases
Eistine Boateng, Susanne Krauss‐Etschmann
Abstract
The development of the lung involves a diverse group of molecules that regulate cellular processes, organ formation, and maturation. The various stages of lung development are marked by accumulation of small RNAs that promote or repress underlying mechanisms, depending on the physiological environment in utero and postnatally. To some extent, the pathogenesis of various lung diseases is regulated by small RNAs. In this review, we discussed miRNAs regulation of lung development and diseases, that is, COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary arterial hypertension, and also highlighted possible connotations for human lung health.
Topics & Concepts
LungmicroRNAPathogenesisCOPDBiologyAsthmaPulmonary fibrosisIn uteroMedicineImmunologyBioinformaticsFetusInternal medicineGeneGeneticsPregnancyNeonatal Respiratory Health ResearchCongenital Anomalies and Fetal SurgeryCongenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies