MicroRNA Nobel Prize: Timely Recognition and High Anticipation of Future Products-A Prospective Analysis

Overview

Journal Int J Mol Sci

Publisher MDPI

Specialties Biochemistry
Chemistry
Molecular Biology

Date 2024 Dec 17

PMID 39684593

Authors

Sarfaraz K Niazi

Matthias Magoola

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Abstract

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) maintain cellular homeostasis by blocking mRNAs by binding with them to fine-tune the expression of genes across numerous biological pathways. The 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology for discovering miRNAs was long overdue. We anticipate a deluge of research work involving miRNAs to repeat the history of prizes awarded for research on other RNAs. Although miRNA therapies are included for several complex diseases, the realization that miRNAs regulate genes and their roles in addressing therapies for hundreds of diseases are expected; but with advancement in drug discovery tools, we anticipate even faster entry of new drugs. To promote this, we provide details of the current science, logic, intellectual property, formulations, and regulatory process with anticipation that many more researchers will introduce novel therapies based on the discussion and advice provided in this paper.

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