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Overview of microRNA Modulation in Analgesic Research
Journal article   Open access

Overview of microRNA Modulation in Analgesic Research

Sujay Ramanathan, Botros B Shenoda and Seena K Ajit
Current protocols in pharmacology, v 79(1), pp 9.25.1-9.25.10
20 Dec 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cpph.29
PMID: 29261227
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https://europepmc.org/articles/pmc5741088View
Accepted (AM)Open Access (License Unspecified),  Open

Abstract

Analgesics - pharmacology Analgesics - therapeutic use Animals Humans MicroRNAs - metabolism Pain - drug therapy Pain - genetics Pain - metabolism
MicroRNA(miRNA)-mediated gene regulation underlies cellular processes, playing an important role in homeostasis and diseases. The expression and function of miRNAs are altered by various pharmacological agents, with differences in the endogenous levels of miRNAs influencing drug efficacy and toxicity. Thus, miRNA levels could be a biomarker for predicting treatment response, efficacy, and safety. In addition, elucidating the mechanistic significance of miRNA alterations can aid in the identification of therapeutic targets and patient selection, and guide personalized therapy. Discussed in this overview are the properties of miRNA, their modulation, and the ways to measure them. The effects of different classes of analgesics, including opioid and non-opioid, are described as examples of drug-induced modifications of miRNA, with a discussion on how measurement of miRNA levels in patients receiving analgesic therapy can assist in maximizing effectiveness while minimizing the untoward responses to this drug class. © 2017 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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