RNA interference: a promising therapy for gastric cancer

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2014;15(14):5509-15. doi: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.14.5509.

Abstract

Gastric cancer (GC) remains a virtually incurable disease when metastatic and requires early screening tools for detection of early tumor stages. Therefore, finding effective strategies for prevention or recurrence of GC has become a major overall initiative. RNA-interference (RNAi) is an innovative technique that can significantly regulate the expression of oncogenes involved in gastric carcinogenesis, thus constituting a promising epigenetic approach to GC therapy. This review presents recent advances concerning the promising biomolecular mechanism of RNAi for GC treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / genetics
  • Cytokines / biosynthesis
  • Cytokines / genetics
  • Humans
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / genetics
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / prevention & control*
  • Oncogene Proteins / biosynthesis
  • Oncogene Proteins / genetics
  • RNA Interference
  • RNA, Small Interfering / therapeutic use*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Stomach Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Transcription Factors / biosynthesis
  • Transcription Factors / genetics

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Oncogene Proteins
  • RNA, Small Interfering
  • Transcription Factors