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Summary: Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. The study developed a detection method combining WGA chromatography with mass spectrometry to identify potential biomarkers for early diagnosis of CRC with high sensitivity and specificity. The research demonstrated the effectiveness of combining WGA-captured plasma PF4, ITIH4, and APOE levels as highly effective early diagnostic biomarkers for CRC patients.

CANCERS (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Mechanism of circADD2 as ceRNA in Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Yuting Zhu et al.

Summary: The study revealed that circADD2 is down-regulated in ALL, and its overexpression inhibits cell proliferation while promoting apoptosis. circADD2 functions by directly sponging miR-149-5p.

FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (2021)

Article Oncology

Novel circular RNA circSOBP governs amoeboid migration through the regulation of the miR-141-3p/MYPT1/p-MLC2 axis in prostate cancer

Fan Chao et al.

Summary: This study investigates the role of circSOBP in prostate cancer metastasis and finds that circSOBP suppresses PCa cell migration and invasion by sponging miR-141-3p and regulating the MYPT1/p-MLC2 axis. Overexpression of circSOBP inhibits metastasis, while depletion increases migration and induces amoeboid migration. The results suggest that circSOBP could be a potential therapeutic target for preventing prostate cancer metastasis.

CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (2021)

Article Environmental Sciences

Circ-SHPRH suppresses cadmium-induced transformation of human bronchial epithelial cells by regulating QKI expression via miR-224-5p

Mei Zhou et al.

Summary: In this study, we found that circ-SHPRH plays a crucial role in cadmium-induced carcinogenesis by regulating miR-224-5p to impact QKI expression, thereby inhibiting the transformation of BEAS-2B cells.

ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY (2021)

Article Oncology

CircPVT1 promotes proliferation of lung squamous cell carcinoma by binding to miR-30d/e

Jie Shi et al.

Summary: This study found that circPVT1 is upregulated in LUSC tissues, serum, and cell lines, with higher expression associated with shorter survival rates. In vitro and in vivo data demonstrated that circPVT1 promotes LUSC cell proliferation. Mechanistic analysis revealed that HuR regulates circPVT1, while circPVT1 acts as a competing endogenous RNA of miR-30d and miR-30e in alleviating their suppressive effects on the target gene CCNF.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The circACTN4 interacts with FUBP1 to promote tumorigenesis and progression of breast cancer by regulating the expression of proto-oncogene MYC

Xiaosong Wang et al.

Summary: The study revealed that circACTN4 is upregulated in breast cancer tissues and cells, promoting tumor growth, invasion, and metastasis, and correlating with clinical stage and prognosis. circACTN4 interacts with FUBP1 to activate MYC transcription, facilitating breast cancer progression.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A novel NF-κB regulator encoded by circPLCE1 inhibits colorectal carcinoma progression by promoting RPS3 ubiquitin-dependent degradation

Zhen-xing Liang et al.

Summary: In this study, a novel protein circPLCE1-411 was identified as a key player in NF-kappa B activation in CRC. It inhibits NF-kappa B nuclear translocation by promoting the degradation of RPS3, leading to suppression of tumor proliferation and metastasis in CRC. Additionally, downregulation of circPLCE1 in CRC tissues is associated with poor patient survival.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

CircMYH9 drives colorectal cancer growth by regulating serine metabolism and redox homeostasis in a p53-dependent manner

Xin Liu et al.

Summary: The study identified an intron-derived circRNA, circMYH9, significantly upregulated in colorectal cancer tissues. CircMYH9 promotes colorectal cancer proliferation through modulating serine/glycine metabolism and redox homeostasis in a p53-dependent manner.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Circ3823 contributes to growth, metastasis and angiogenesis of colorectal cancer: involvement of miR-30c-5p/TCF7 axis

Yaxin Guo et al.

Summary: The study shows that circ3823 promotes CRC growth, metastasis, and angiogenesis through the circ3823/miR-30c-5p/TCF7 axis, suggesting its potential as a new diagnostic marker or treatment target for CRC patients. Additionally, the study also reveals the involvement of m6A modification in regulating the degradation of circ3823.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The circular RNA circSPARC enhances the migration and proliferation of colorectal cancer by regulating the JAK/STAT pathway

Jiaqi Wang et al.

Summary: The study revealed that circSPARC is upregulated in CRC patients and is associated with tumor progression and survival rates. Silencing circSPARC can inhibit CRC cell migration and proliferation. CircSPARC interacts with miR-485-3p to upregulate JAK2 expression, leading to the accumulation of p-STAT3.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

CircDIDO1 inhibits gastric cancer progression by encoding a novel DIDO1-529aa protein and regulating PRDX2 protein stability

Yu Zhang et al.

Summary: This study identified a new circRNA, circDIDO1, transcribed from the human DIDO1 gene, which functions as a tumor suppressor in gastric cancer by inhibiting cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. CircDIDO1 directly interacts with PARP1 and inhibits its activity, and promotes the degradation of PRDX2, leading to inactivation of downstream signaling pathways. CircDIDO1 may serve as a potential prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for gastric cancer.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2021)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

CircURI1 interacts with hnRNPM to inhibit metastasis by modulating alternative splicing in gastric cancer

Xiaolin Wang et al.

Summary: The study identified circURI7 as a circRNA with significantly higher expression in gastric cancer, which inhibits cell migration and invasion by modulating alternative splicing of genes involved in the process of cell migration, thus suppressing GC metastasis.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (2021)

Article Biology

Linking circular intronic RNA degradation and function in transcription by RNase H1

Xiang Li et al.

Summary: RNase H1 degrades a subgroup of ciRNAs in human cells, many of which contain high GC% and tend to form DNA:RNA hybrids (R-loops) for cleavage. One ciRNA, ciankrd52, shows a stronger ability of R-loop formation than its pre-mRNA, allowing for efficient transcriptional elongation via RNase H1 degradation. This mechanism likely limits ciRNA accumulation and resolves R-loops for transcriptional elongation at GC-rich ciRNA-producing loci.

SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES (2021)

Article Cell Biology

Circular RNA hsa_circ_0110389 promotes gastric cancer progression through upregulating SORT1 via sponging miR-127-5p and miR-136-5p

Min Liang et al.

Summary: The study identified hsa_circ_0110389 as a novel upregulated circRNA in malignant-transformed gastric cancer cells, and found that it promotes gastric cancer progression via the miR-127-5p/miR-136-5p-SORT1 pathway. This circRNA may serve as a diagnostic/prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for gastric cancer.

CELL DEATH & DISEASE (2021)

Article Cell Biology

High-throughput sequencing identified circular RNA circUBE2K mediating RhoA associated bladder cancer phenotype via regulation of miR-516b-5p/ARHGAP5 axis

Chen Yang et al.

Summary: This study identified circUBE2K as a tumor-promoting circRNA in bladder cancer, which functions as a ceRNA to regulate ARHGAP5 expression via sponging miR-516b-5p.

CELL DEATH & DISEASE (2021)

Article Cell Biology

circEVI5 acts as a miR-4793-3p sponge to suppress the proliferation of gastric cancer

Meinan Yan et al.

Summary: Our study demonstrated that circEVI5 can bind miR-4793-3p as a ceRNA to eliminate the negative regulation of FOXO1, therefore suppressing GC proliferation.

CELL DEATH & DISEASE (2021)

Article Cell Biology

hsa_circ_0003222 accelerates stemness and progression of non-small cell lung cancer by sponging miR-527

Changhui Li et al.

Summary: The study has demonstrated the significant role of hsa_circ_0003222 in NSCLC progression and resistance, with its high expression associated with disease stage, metastasis, and patient survival rate. Silencing hsa_circ_0003222 led to reduced stemness-like properties and chemoresistance in tumor cells.

CELL DEATH & DISEASE (2021)

Article Genetics & Heredity

An autoregulation loop in fust-1 for circular RNA regulation in Caenorhabditis elegans

Dong Cao

Summary: This study identified FUST-1 as a regulator of circRNA formation in Caenorhabditis elegans, impacting the expression of multiple circRNAs. It was found that FUST-1 has little effect on the cognate linear mRNAs while regulating circRNA formation. An autoregulation loop was also discovered within fust-1, emphasizing the importance of FUST-1a isoform in circRNA regulation.

GENETICS (2021)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Circular RNA circRHOBTB3 represses metastasis by regulating the HuR-mediated mRNA stability of PTBP1 in colorectal cancer

Jiaxin Chen et al.

Summary: circRHOBTB3 is downregulated in colorectal cancer tissues and cell lines, overexpression of circRHOBTB3 suppresses tumor metastasis through the HuR/PTBP1 axis in CRC.

THERANOSTICS (2021)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

ADAR1 is a new target of METTL3 and plays a pro-oncogenic role in glioblastoma by an editing-independent mechanism

Valentina Tassinari et al.

Summary: The study reveals that METTL3 methylates ADAR1 mRNA and increases its protein level, linking m6A and A-to-I editing and promoting glioblastoma growth. ADAR1 plays a crucial role in cancer progression and its knockdown can strongly inhibit glioblastoma growth.

GENOME BIOLOGY (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

deepBase v3.0: expression atlas and interactive analysis of ncRNAs from thousands of deep-sequencing data

Fangzhou Xie et al.

Summary: The study updated deepBase to version 3.0, providing a comprehensive atlas of small RNAs and lncRNAs by integrating thousands of high-throughput sequencing data. Extracellular patterns of various ncRNAs were profiled for potential noninvasive biomarker discovery. Survival maps of tRFs, miRNAs, snoRNAs, and lncRNAs were constructed by analyzing cancer sample data, and interactive webs were developed to analyze differential expression and biological functions of various ncRNAs in different types of cancers.

NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH (2021)

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CircNOL10 suppresses breast cancer progression by sponging miR-767-5p to regulate SOCS2/JAK/STAT signaling

Fang Wang et al.

Summary: circNOL10 is down-regulated in breast cancer tissues and cells, and its low expression is associated with tumor size, TNM stage, lymph node metastasis, and poor prognosis. It acts as a sponge for miR-767-5p to up-regulate SOCS2 and inactivate the JAK2/STAT5 pathway, thereby repressing breast cancer development.

JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE (2021)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Circular RNA circDLC1 inhibits MMP1-mediated liver cancer via interaction with HuR

Hailing Liu et al.

Summary: Our study demonstrates that circDLC1 is downregulated in HCC tissues and is closely associated with a favorable prognosis. Overexpression of circDLC1 inhibits proliferation and motility of hepatoma cells, while silencing of circDLC1 has the opposite effect. Mechanistically, circDLC1 binds to RNA-binding protein HuR, reducing the interaction between HuR and MMP1 mRNA, leading to inhibition of MMP1 expression and ultimately suppressing HCC progression.

THERANOSTICS (2021)

Review Cell Biology

The potential of using blood circular RNA as liquid biopsy biomarker for human diseases

Guoxia Wen et al.

Summary: CircRNA, a novel class of single-stranded RNAs with a closed loop structure, plays important biological functions in various physiological processes and is implicated in many human diseases. Human blood circRNAs as liquid biopsy biomarkers show promise due to their high stability and potential translational applications.

PROTEIN & CELL (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

CircRNA ciRS-7: a Novel Oncogene in Multiple Cancers

Junwen Chen et al.

Summary: ciRS-7, a type of circular RNA, plays a crucial role in regulating tumor progression by competitively inhibiting miR-7. It has been closely associated with various types of cancers, which makes its biological characteristics and molecular mechanisms worthy of further investigation.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (2021)

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circAMOTL1 Motivates AMOTL1 Expression to Facilitate Cervical Cancer Growth

Rongying Ou et al.

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Circular RNA ciRS-7 promotes tube formation in microvascular endothelial cells through downregulation of miR-26a-5p

Ming Cui et al.

JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

CircPTK2 (hsa_circ_0005273) as a novel therapeutic target for metastatic colorectal cancer

Hongbao Yang et al.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Roles of circRNAs in the tumour microenvironment

Qiuge Zhang et al.

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Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

circCAMSAP1 Promotes Tumor Growth in Colorectal Cancer via the miR-328-5p/E2F1 Axis

Chi Zhou et al.

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circRNA-AKT1 Sequesters miR-942-5p to Upregulate AKT1 and Promote Cervical Cancer Progression

Rongying Ou et al.

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Circular RNA circSLC26A4 Accelerates Cervical Cancer Progression via miR-1287-5p/HOXA7 Axis

Fei Ji et al.

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Circular RNA hsa_circ_0000326 acts as a miR-338-3p sponge to facilitate lung adenocarcinoma progression

Yuzhu Xu et al.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH (2020)

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circFMN2 Sponges miR-1238 to Promote the Expression of LIM-Homeobox Gene 2 in Prostate Cancer Cells

Guangyi Shan et al.

MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Autophagy-associated circRNA circCDYL augments autophagy and promotes breast cancer progression

Gehao Liang et al.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

CircMRPS35 suppresses gastric cancer progression via recruiting KAT7 to govern histone modification

Mengmeng Jie et al.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2020)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

The Circular RNA circSKA3 Binds Integrin β1 to Induce Invadopodium Formation Enhancing Breast Cancer Invasion

William W. Du et al.

MOLECULAR THERAPY (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

TRPC1 exacerbate metastasis in gastric cancer via ciRS-7/miR-135a-5p/TRPC1 axis

Zhiyong Zhang et al.

BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS (2020)

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Oral Manifestations and Complications in Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Francisco Cammarata-Scalisi et al.

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Circular RNA circSATB2 promotes progression of non-small cell lung cancer cells

Nan Zhang et al.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Exosomal circPACRGL promotes progression of colorectal cancer via the miR-142-3p/miR-506-3p-TGF-β1 axis

Anquan Shang et al.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2020)

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CircTLK1 promotes the proliferation and metastasis of renal cell carcinoma by sponging miR-136-5p

Jianfa Li et al.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2020)

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CircRNA hsa_circ_0002577 accelerates endometrial cancer progression through activating IGF1R/PI3K/Akt pathway

Yu Wang et al.

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Circular HER2 RNA positive triple negative breast cancer is sensitive to Pertuzumab

Jie Li et al.

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Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

CircRNA inhibits DNA damage repair by interacting with host gene

Xiaolong Xu et al.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2020)

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Circular RNAs: The Brain Transcriptome Comes Full Circle

Akira Gokool et al.

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circEYA1 Functions as a Sponge of miR-582-3p to Suppress Cervical Adenocarcinoma Tumorigenesis via Upregulating CXCL14

Junfen Xu et al.

MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS (2020)

Article Oncology

CircRNA_0000392 promotes colorectal cancer progression through the miR-193a-5p/PIK3R3/AKT axis

Hanchen Xu et al.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH (2020)

Article Oncology

Circular RNA MCTP2 inhibits cisplatin resistance in gastric cancer by miR-99a-5p-mediated induction of MTMR3 expression

Guangli Sun et al.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH (2020)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

circFN1 Mediates Sorafenib Resistance of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells by Sponging miR-1205 and Regulating E2F1 Expression

Cheng Yang et al.

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circNR3C1 Suppresses Bladder Cancer Progression through Acting as an Endogenous Blocker of BRD4/C-myc Complex

Fei Xie et al.

MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS (2020)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

The role of circular RNAs in hematological malignancies

Zhi Lin et al.

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Direct recognition and sensitive detection of circular RNA with ligation-based PCR

Pengbo Zhang et al.

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Microarray is an efficient tool for circRNA profiling

Shasha Li et al.

BRIEFINGS IN BIOINFORMATICS (2019)

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TRCirc: a resource for transcriptional regulation information of circRNAs

Zhidong Tang et al.

BRIEFINGS IN BIOINFORMATICS (2019)

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The Landscape of Circular RNA in Cancer

Josh N. Vo et al.

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CircSETD3 (Hsa_circ_0000567) acts as a sponge for microRNA-421 inhibiting hepatocellular carcinoma growth

Liangliang Xu et al.

JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL CANCER RESEARCH (2019)

Review Cell Biology

Exosome-Mediated Metastasis: Communication from a Distance

Inbal Wortzel et al.

DEVELOPMENTAL CELL (2019)

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Molecular determinants of metazoan tricRNA biogenesis

Casey A. Schmidt et al.

NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH (2019)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Circbank: a comprehensive database for circRNA with standard nomenclature

Ming Liu et al.

RNA BIOLOGY (2019)

Review Medicine, Research & Experimental

Circular RNAs in Cancer

Duc-Hiep Bach et al.

MOLECULAR THERAPY-NUCLEIC ACIDS (2019)

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Tumor-derived exosomes, myeloid-derived suppressor cells, and tumor microenvironment

Xinyu Tian et al.

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Circ-HuR suppresses HuR expression and gastric cancer progression by inhibiting CNBP transactivation

Feng Yang et al.

MOLECULAR CANCER (2019)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Circular RNA circAGO2 drives cancer progression through facilitating HuR-repressed functions of AGO2-miRNA complexes

Yajun Chen et al.

CELL DEATH AND DIFFERENTIATION (2019)

Article Cell Biology

The novel circCLK3/miR-320a/FoxM1 axis promotes cervical cancer progression

Hanqing Hong et al.

CELL DEATH & DISEASE (2019)

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Circular RNA: a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for human cancers

Bo Lei et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (2019)

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exoRBase: a database of circRNA, lncRNA and mRNA in human blood exosomes

Shengli Li et al.

NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH (2018)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Circ-UBR5: An exonic circular RNA and novel small nuclear RNA involved in RNA splicing

Meilin Qin et al.

BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS (2018)

Editorial Material Cell Biology

Size matters: conserved proteins function in length-dependent nuclear export of circular RNAs

Yao Wan et al.

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CircR2Disease: a manually curated database for experimentally supported circular RNAs associated with various diseases

Chunyan Fan et al.

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EIciRNA-mediated gene expression: tunability and bimodality

Qi Hu et al.

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CIRCpedia v2: An Updated Database for Comprehensive Circular RNA Annotation and Expression Comparison

Rui Dong et al.

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Application of droplet digital PCR in quantitative detection of the cell-free circulating circRNAs

Dan-Feng Chen et al.

BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT (2018)

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Nagarjuna Reddy Pamudurti et al.

MOLECULAR CELL (2017)

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Identification of HuR target circular RNAs uncovers suppression of PABPN1 translation by CircPABPN1

Kotb Abdelmohsen et al.

RNA BIOLOGY (2017)

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FUS affects circular RNA expression in murine embryonic stem cell-derived motor neurons

Lorenzo Errichelli et al.

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Extensive translation of circular RNAs driven by N6-methyladenosine

Yun Yang et al.

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CircInteractome: A web tool for exploring circular RNAs and their interacting proteins and microRNAs

Dawood B. Dudekulay et al.

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Foxo3 circular RNA retards cell cycle progression via forming ternary complexes with p21 and CDK2

William W. Du et al.

NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH (2016)

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circRNADb: A comprehensive database for human circular RNAs with protein-coding annotations

Xiaoping Chen et al.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2016)

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The RNA Binding Protein Quaking Regulates Formation of circRNAs

Simon J. Conn et al.

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Circular RNAs in the Mammalian Brain Are Highly Abundant, Conserved, and Dynamically Expressed

Agnieszka Rybak-Wolf et al.

MOLECULAR CELL (2015)

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Exon-intron circular RNAs regulate transcription in the nucleus

Zhaoyong Li et al.

NATURE STRUCTURAL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (2015)

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Exon-intron circular RNAs regulate transcription in the nucleus

Zhaoyong Li et al.

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Complementary Sequence-Mediated Exon Circularization

Xiao-Ou Zhang et al.

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A View of Pre-mRNA Splicing from RNase R Resistant RNAs

Hitoshi Suzuki et al.

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circRNA Biogenesis Competes with Pre-mRNA Splicing

Reut Ashwal-Fluss et al.

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starBase v2.0: decoding miRNA-ceRNA, miRNA-ncRNA and protein-RNA interaction networks from large-scale CLIP-Seq data

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NUCLEIC ACIDS RESEARCH (2014)

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circBase: a database for circular RNAs

Petar Glazar et al.

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Circular Intronic Long Noncoding RNAs

Yang Zhang et al.

MOLECULAR CELL (2013)

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Natural RNA circles function as efficient microRNA sponges

Thomas B. Hansen et al.

NATURE (2013)

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Circular RNAs are a large class of animal RNAs with regulatory potency

Sebastian Memczak et al.

NATURE (2013)

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Circular RNAs are abundant, conserved, and associated with ALU repeats

William R. Jeck et al.

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RNA-binding proteins: modular design for efficient function

Bradley M. Lunde et al.

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