Affiliation:
1. Division of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Siberian State Medical University, Tomsk, Russian Federation
2. Cancer Research Institute, Tomsk National Research Medical Center of Russian Academy of Sciences, Tomsk, Russian
Federation
Abstract
The main epidemiological and clinical data on colorectal cancer, as well as the features
of molecular pathology, are discussed in the literature review. Efforts are being putto identify
promising targets, particularly small non-coding nucleotide sequences, which can lead to new
treatments for this disease.
The discovery of significant mutations that contribute to the development of colorectal tumors is a
major step in the advancement of molecular oncology, as these mutations give rise to heterogeneous
tumors that differ in their origin. These mutations play a significant role in the progression
of the disease and are now being targeted for treatment. The prognosis for a disease is influenced
by the patient's sensitivity to antitumor therapy. However, new approaches to finding effective targets
for antitumor treatments face new fundamental challenges due to clinical issues. These issues
include the epigenetic regulation of markers of oncogenesis, which allows for the development of
new therapeutic strategies.
RNA interference, in particular, has been linked to non-copying RNA sequences such as microRNAs.
These microRNAs are associated with certain processes that can influence all aspects of
oncogenesis. The diversity of microRNAs allows for a differentiated approach when treating tumors
in various locations
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.