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April 12, 2026Current Molecular PharmacologyOpen Access

MiR-29a as a molecular target in cancer: Prevention strategies with natural products

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MAMuhanad Alhujaily

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This review highlights how natural products impact miR-29a expression, suggesting new cancer prevention strategies.

Key Points

  • To explore the role of miR-29a in cancer and how natural bioactive compounds can regulate its expression.
  • Review of literature on miR-29a's role in cancer progression.
  • Analysis of natural products that influence miR-29a expression.
  • Discussion of miR-29a interactions with signaling pathways in cancer.
  • MiR-29a functions as an oncogene or tumor suppressor, depending on the cellular environment.
  • The miR-29 family correlates with tumor aggressiveness and can be a biomarker for cancer prognosis.
  • Natural compounds such as polyphenols and flavonoids affect miR-29a expression, influencing cancer signaling pathways.
  • Understanding these interactions may lead to innovative cancer treatment strategies using traditional knowledge.

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Muhanad Alhujaily (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db365c4fe01fead37c487dhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmp.2026.03.003
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