Non-coding RNAs in Stem Cell Differentiation and Disease
A special issue of Non-Coding RNA (ISSN 2311-553X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2025 | Viewed by 653
Special Issue Editor
Interests: non-coding RNAs; transcriptomics; chromatin conformation; extracellular vesicles; exosomes; human adipose-derived stem cells; stem cell differentiation; neurogenesis; adipogenesis; osteogenesis; tissue engineering; biocompatibility; biomaterials; magnetic nanoparticles
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Dear Colleagues,
Non-coding RNAs are molecules that can regulate cell fate both during development and in disease by controlling transcriptional or post-transcriptional mechanisms. Recently, ncRNAs have increasingly been discovered to be crucial multipurpose regulators of all biological processes; therefore, they have gained potential functions as biomarkers or as therapeutic targets. Importantly, the alteration in ncRNA expression has been correlated with different diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, metabolic syndrome/diabetes, or cancer. In stem cell differentiation, these molecules can control cell fate, regulating the commitment of stem cells to a certain lineage. Originating from “the dark matter” of the genome, ncRNAs have been identified in all cell types and in intercellular communication mediated by extracellular vesicles, making them viable candidates for diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic targets.
This Special Issue aims to establish the emerging role of ncRNAs both in stem cell differentiation and pathological conditions and to identify the regulatory functions of these molecules. This Special Issue welcomes submissions in the form of original articles, reviews, and short communications. This Special Issue will give readers insights into the latest discoveries and advances regarding ncRNA function in stem cell differentiation, as well as in disease progression and/or prevention.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Sorina Dinescu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- ncRNAs
- miRNAs
- lncRNAs
- exosomes
- intercellular communication
- tumour microenvironment
- stem cell differentiation
- biomarker
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