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Clinical implications of lncRNA LINC-PINT in cancer.

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Peer-reviewed

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Bukhari, Ihtisham 
Khan, Muhammad Riaz 
Li, Fazhan 
Swiatczak, Bartlomiej  ORCID logo  https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6767-3064
Thorne, Rick Francis 

Abstract

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) possess the potential for therapeutic targeting to treat many disorders, including cancers. Several RNA-based therapeutics (ASOs and small interfering RNAs) have gained FDA approval over the past decade. And with their potent effects, lncRNA-based therapeutics are of emerging significance. One important lncRNA target is LINC-PINT, with its universalized functions and relationship with the famous tumor suppressor gene TP53. Establishing clinical relevance, much like p53, the tumor suppressor activity of LINC-PINT is implicated in cancer progression. Moreover, several molecular targets of LINC-PINT are directly or indirectly used in routine clinical practice. We further associate LINC-PINT with immune responses in colon adenocarcinoma, proposing the potential utility of LINC-PINT as a novel biomarker of immune checkpoint inhibitors. Collectively, current evidence suggests LINC-PINT can be considered for use as a diagnostic/prognostic marker for cancer and several other diseases.

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Cancer biomarkers, Cancer therapy, Colon adenocarcinoma (CAC), Immune checkpoint inhibitors, LINC-PINT, LncRNA, PINTology

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Front Mol Biosci

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2296-889X
2296-889X

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10

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Frontiers Media SA