Advances in the Regulation of Lipid Metabolism by Non-Coding RNAs
Yongdong Peng, Anqi Liu, Qifei Zhu, Xiaotong Liu, Bingbing Cai, Zhiyu Yan, Jiwei Gao, Ruchang Zhu, Changfa Wang
Abstract
Lipid metabolism is a fundamental biological process that ensures energy homeostasis and cellular integrity. This is an essential and complex biochemical process that is involved in energy storage and the maintaining of normal biological functions. Disorders of lipid metabolism are an urgent health problem, bringing about metabolic syndromes such as obesity, hepatic steatosis, adipose tissue dysfunction, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. An increasing body of research has emphasized the pivotal function of ncRNAs, particularly miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs, in controlling lipid metabolism and associated diseases. To identify novel therapeutic targets, it is necessary to understand the molecular mechanisms by which ncRNAs are involved in the pathobiology of lipid-associated diseases. This review summarizes the research findings on the role of ncRNA in lipid metabolism and the underlying mechanisms, emphasizing their potential as therapeutic targets for lipid-related diseases.