| dc.description.abstract | Fibrotic disorders are defined by accumulating excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) components, especially collagens, in various organs,
leading to tissue scarring and organ dysfunction. These conditions are associated with significant challenges in the healthcare system
because of their progressive nature and limited treatment options. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNA molecules (ap-
proximately 22 nucleotides) that modulate gene expression by selectively targeting mRNAs for degradation or translational repression.
MiRNAs have recently been identified as potential targets for therapeutic developments in fibrotic disorders. They play vital roles in
inducing fibrotic phenotype by regulating fibroblast activation and ECM remodeling. Multiple strategies for targeting specific miRNAs
in fibrotic disorders have been explored, including antisense oligonucleotides, small molecule modulators, and natural compounds. This
review discussed the role of miRNAs in different fibrotic disorders, including cardiac fibrosis, liver fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, lung fibrosis,
dermal fibrosis, and primary myelofibrosis, with recent advances in developing miRNA-based therapeutics. | en_US |
