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miRNA‐Regulated Key Components of Cytokine Signaling Pathways and Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Author(s) -
Sharma Ashish Ranjan,
Sharma Garima,
Lee SangSoo,
Chakraborty Chiranjib
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
medicinal research reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.868
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1098-1128
pISSN - 0198-6325
DOI - 10.1002/med.21384
Subject(s) - cytokine , microrna , rheumatoid arthritis , inflammation , immunology , signal transduction , arthritis , pathogenesis , medicine , autoimmune disease , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , gene , antibody , genetics
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease that primarily affects joints. This autoimmune disease pathogenesis is related to cytokine signaling. In this review, we have described the existence of various microRNAs (miRNAs) involved in regulation of major protein cascades of cytokine signaling associated with RA. Moreover, we have tried to portray the role of various miRNAs in different cytokines such as TNF‐α, IL‐1, IL‐6, IL‐10, IL‐17, IL‐18, IL‐21, and granulocyte macrophage colony‐stimulating factor (GMCSF). Along with this, we have also discussed the miRNA regulation in T cells and synovial tissue. From the analyzed data, we suggest that miR‐146a and miR‐155 might be the potential therapeutic target for treating RA. The insight illustrated in this review will offer a better understanding of the role of miRNA in cytokine signaling pathways and inflammation during RA and could project them as diagnostic or therapeutic agents in near future.