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ReviewNon-coding RNA2026

Circular RNAs in Neurons: From Transport to Function.

Nicolò Salvi, Mariangela Morlando

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Review in Non-coding RNA, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Nicolò SalviDepartment of Biology and Biotechnologies "Charles Darwin", Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-2737-8411
Mariangela MorlandoDepartment of Biology and Biotechnologies "Charles Darwin", Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8327-4423

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Circular RNAs (circRNAs) have recently emerged as a class of abundant and remarkably stable non-coding RNAs preferentially enriched in the nervous system. In neurons, the fine-tuned spatial regulation of gene expression is critical for proper synaptic function; accordingly, several studies have demonstrated that circRNAs exhibit highly compartmentalized localization, specifically within dendrites, axons, and synapses. These spatial localization properties imply the presence of active transport mechanisms, which control the intracellular trafficking of circRNAs. This review highlights the current understanding of circRNA transport in neurons, focusing on the molecular machinery driving synaptic enrichment. We explore the potential role of ribonucleoprotein-based transport as a primary mechanism driving circRNA localization and examine how such spatial distribution influences synaptic plasticity and post-transcriptional gene regulation. Finally, we discuss the clinical implications of these processes, exploring the link between dysregulated RNA transport and the development of neuronal abnormalities.

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axonscircular RNAlocalizationneuronal disordersneuronssynapsestransport

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PMID42646358
PMCPMC13516431

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