MIR-29A-3P, MIR-29C-3P, MIR-146B-5P AND MIR-150-5P, Their Target Genes and lncrnas in HIV Infection: A Bioinformatic Study

Introduction: Increasing evidence suggests that microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as attractive targets in viral infections, including Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Objective To deepen the understanding of the molecular mechanisms that lead to HIV and provide potential targets for the future development of molecular therapies for its treatment. Methods Four miRNAs were selected as candidates based on a previous systematic review. A combination of bioinformatic analyses was performed to identify their target genes, lncRNAs and biological processes that regulate them. Results In the constructed miRNA-mRNA network, 193 gene targets are identified. These miRNAs potentially control genes from several important processes, including signal transduction and cancer. LncRNA-XIST, lncRNA-NEAT1 and lncRNA-HCG18 interact with all four miRNAs. Conclusion This preliminary result forms the basis for improving reliability in future studies to fully understand the role these molecules and their interactions play in HIV.

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This study selected four miRNAs as candidates and used bioinformatic analyses to identify their target genes, lncRNAs, and biological processes that regulate them. In the constructed miRNA-mRNA network, 193 gene targets were identified, potentially controlling important processes such as signal transduction and cancer. LncRNA-XIST, lncRNA-NEAT1, and lncRNA-HCG18 interacted with all four miRNAs. These preliminary results lay the foundation for further understanding the role of these molecules and their interactions in HIV.