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ArticleNeural regeneration research2026

MicroRNA and Alzheimer's disease: Diagnostic biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets.

Yiwen Huang, Yimin Chen, Zhengyang He, Wenfeng Lu, Hejin Lai, Yu Wang, Jie Wang

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Article in Neural regeneration research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Yiwen HuangEndocrinology Department of Shanghai Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0009-0001-9860-1650
Yimin ChenDepartment of College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China.ORCID 0009-0006-1615-5391
Zhengyang HeDepartment of Chinese Medicine & Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7060-7938
Wenfeng LuDepartment of Chinese Medicine & Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1379-2070
Hejin LaiCAS Key Laboratory of Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, Shanghai Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9036-872
Yu WangDepartment of Neurology, Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2481-0900
Jie WangDepartment of Chinese Medicine & Integrative Medicine, Shanghai Geriatric Medical Center, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9097-7864

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Abstract

MicroRNAs (miRNAs), small non-coding RNAs ranging from 19 to 25 nucleotides in length, are key regulators of gene expression that function primarily by inhibiting the translation of target mRNAs. Recent studies have suggested that miRNAs play important roles in regulating key aspects in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease, including the modulation and accumulation of amyloid-beta and tau proteins. Moreover, miRNAs have been implicated in the regulation of neuroinflammation through various inflammatory pathways, notably the nuclear factor kappa B signaling cascade. Additional emerging evidence has shown that miRNAs regulate synaptic growth and maturation, and they perform promising roles in regulating neuronal death and development. miRNAs also offer a novel avenue for direct reprogramming of neurons, representing a promising strategy for Alzheimer's disease treatment. The regulation of miRNA biogenesis and the post-transcriptional modifications of miRNAs are critical factors in Alzheimer's disease pathology, influencing miRNA activity and disease progression. In this review, we comprehensively explore the role of different miRNAs in regulating various pathological processes associated with Alzheimer's disease, focusing primarily on four representative miRNAs: miR-9, miR-29, miR-126, and miR-146a for further exploration. We also discuss the influence of miRNA biogenesis on Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing how dysregulation of miRNA processing may contribute to the disease. Additionally, we highlight the potential of miRNAs as both diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets in Alzheimer's disease, along with promising vector delivery strategies aimed at improving clinical outcomes. Finally, we discuss the challenges and limitations associated with the use of miRNAs in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. By reviewing the current clinical applications of miRNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic agents, we aim to provide insights that will inform future research and development in this promising field.

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Alzheimer’s diseaseamyloid-βdiagnostic biomarkerglial cellsmicroRNAneuroinflammatoryneuronal deathsynapsestau proteintherapeutic targets

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