Potential Regulation of miRNA-29 and miRNA-9 by Estrogens in Neurodegenerative Disorders: An Insightful Perspective

Mahmoud A. Ebada*, Abdalrhman Mostafa, Al Hussein A. Gadallah, Souad Alkanj, Badrah S. Alghamdi, Ghulam Md Ashraf, Adel M. Abuzenadah, Raed F. Alserihi, Ahmed Wadaa-Allah, Mohamed Salama

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Abstract

Finding a link between a hormone and microRNAs (miRNAs) is of great importance since it enables the adjustment of genetic composition or cellular functions without needing gene-level interventions. The dicer-mediated cleavage of precursor miRNAs is an interface link between miRNA and its regulators; any disruption in this process can affect neurogenesis. Besides, the hormonal regulation of miRNAs can occur at the molecular and cellular levels, both directly, through binding to the promoter elements of miRNAs, and indirectly, via regulation of the signaling effects of the post-transcriptional processing proteins. Estrogenic hormones have many roles in regulating miRNAs in the brain. This review discusses miRNAs, their detailed biogenesis, activities, and both the general and estrogen-dependent regulations. Additionally, we highlight the relationship between miR-29, miR-9, and estrogens in the nervous system. Such a relationship could be a possible etiological route for developing various neurodegenerative disorders.

Original languageEnglish
Article number243
JournalBrain Sciences
Volume13
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • compounds
  • estrogenic
  • miRNA-29
  • miRNA-9
  • regulation

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