MicroRNAs: emerging driver of cancer perineural invasion
2021
Mei Zhang | Hong-chun Xian | Li Dai | Ya-ling Tang | Xin-hua Liang
Abstract The perineural invasion (PNI), which refers to tumor cells encroaching on nerve, is a clinical feature frequently occurred in various malignant tumors, and responsible for postoperative recurrence, metastasis and decreased survival. The pathogenesis of PNI switches from ‘low-resistance channel’ hypothesis to ‘mutual attraction’ theory between peripheral nerves and tumor cells in perineural niche. Among various molecules in perineural niche, microRNA (miRNA) as an emerging modulator of PNI through generating RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) to orchestrate oncogene and anti-oncogene has aroused a wide attention. This article systematically reviewed the role of microRNA in PNI, promising to identify new biomarkers and offer cancer therapeutic targets.
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