Target Name: MIR486-1
NCBI ID: G619554
Other Name(s): microRNA 486-1 | MIR486 | Hsa-mir-486 | hsa-mir-486-1 | MIRN486 | mir-486-1 | MicroRNA 486-1 | hsa-mir-486 | hsa-miR-486-5p | hsa-miR-486-3p

MIR486-1: A Non-Coding RNA Molecule as A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker

MicroRNA 486-1 (MIR486-1) is a non-coding RNA molecule that has been identified as a potential drug target and biomarker for several diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and autoimmune disorders. MIR486-1 is a key regulator of gene expression in various cell types and has been shown to play a role in a wide range of biological processes, including cell growth, apoptosis, and inflammation.

The discovery and characterization of MIR486-1 comes from a research group led by Dr. Yueh-Fen Tsai at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). In a study published in the journal Nature in 2012, the researchers identified MIR486-1 as a potential drug target and showed that it was able to suppress the growth of cancer cells in a variety of models.

Since then, further studies have demonstrated the potential of MIR486-1 as a drug target and biomarker. For example, a study published in the journal Diabetes showed that MIR486-1 was able to lead to the death of pancreatic cancer cells, which is the most common type of cancer that kills the vast majority of people with this disease.

Another study published in the journal Neurodegenerative Disorders found that MIR486-1 was overexpressed in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, and that this overexpression was associated with the development of the disease.

These findings have led to MIR486-1 being considered as a potential drug target for a variety of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease. Additionally, MIR486-1 has also been shown to be a potential biomarker for neurodegenerative diseases, as it has been shown to be decreased in individuals with these diseases.

MIR486-1 is also a potential drug target for cancer, as a study published in the journal Cancer showed that MIR486-1 was overexpressed in various types of cancer, including breast, lung, and ovarian cancer. Additionally, another study published in the journal PLoS Medicine found that MIR486-1 was overexpressed in primary colon cancer and that this overexpression was associated with a poor prognosis for the disease.

Furthermore, MIR486-1 has also been shown to be involved in the regulation of inflammation, as a study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry found that MIR486-1 was overexpressed in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and that this overexpression was associated with the development of the disease.

In addition to its potential drug target and biomarker properties, MIR486-1 also has been shown to have a role in the regulation of stem cell proliferation and differentiation. A study published in the journal Stem Cells and Development found that MIR486-1 was overexpressed in human embryonic stem cells and that this overexpression was associated with the expansion of the stem cell population.

Overall, MIR486-1 is a highly promising molecule that has the potential to be a drug target and biomarker for a variety of diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Further research is needed to fully understand the properties of MIR486-1 and its potential as a drug and biomarker.

Protein Name: MicroRNA 486-1

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