MicroRNA Expression in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma and Asbestosis: A Pilot Study.

Paola MozzoniLuca AmpolliniMatteo GoldoniRossella AlinoviMarcello TiseoLetizia GnettiPaolo CarbognaniMichele RuscaAntonio MuttiAntonio PercesepeMassimo Corradi

Published in: Disease markers (2017)

All the miRNA levels were decreased in patients with MPM or ASB, supporting the role of circulating miRNAs as a potential tool for diseases associated with exposure to asbestos fibers. miRNA-16 was directly related to MPM patient prognosis, suggesting its possible use as a prognostic marker in MPM patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
poor prognosis
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
binding protein
long non coding rna
climate change