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ReviewJournal of advanced research2026

Decoding the functional network of circular RNAs encoding proteins in hepatocellular carcinoma: from carcinogenesis to clinical transformation.

Jundan Zheng, Tianle He, Jiaxin Chen, Jixin Zhao, Shuobo Zhang, Zhenguo Yang

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Review in Journal of advanced 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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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Jundan ZhengCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Tianle HeCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Jiaxin ChenCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Jixin ZhaoCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Shuobo ZhangCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
Zhenguo YangCollege of Animal Science and Technology, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China. Electronic address: guoguo00002@163.com.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a highly heterogeneous malignancy with limited therapeutic options. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have emerged as key regulators in HCC. They influence oncogenic pathways by acting as microRNA (miRNA) sponges, protein interaction mediators, and exosomal messengers, and their protein-coding potential further boosts their functional importance in cancer progression. AIM OF REVIEW: This review aims to evaluate the roles of circRNA-encoded proteins in HCC metastasis, apoptosis, therapy resistance, and metabolic reprogramming. It also discusses the latest detection methods and RNA-based therapeutic strategies. KEY SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS OF REVIEW: circRNAs-encoded proteins can modulate key cellular processes and serve as promising biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The review integrates findings across cancer types and emphasizes current challenges in delivery, detection sensitivity, and mechanistic elucidation. Tackling these issues will be essential for translating circRNA-derived proteins into precision medicine for HCC.

Indexed as

CarcinogenesisCarcinoma, HepatocellularCell Transformation, NeoplasticLiver NeoplasmsRNA, CircularAnimalsBiomarkers, TumorGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMicroRNAsBiomarkers, TumorMicroRNAsRNA, CircularCircular RNAsHepatocellular carcinomaMolecular markersProteome codingTherapeutic potential

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PMID40945848
PMCPMC13227299

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