%0 Journal Article
%T Screening and analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism in the 3'-UTR microRNA target regions and its implications for lung tumorigenesis.
%A Bhatia A
%A Upadhyay AK
%A Sharma S
%J Pharmacogenomics
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%D 2024 May 30
%M 38884942
%F 2.638
%R 10.1080/14622416.2024.2355864
%X Aim: The study aims to identify high-impact single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in miRNA target sites of genes associated with lung cancer. Materials & methods: Lung cancer genes were obtained from Uniprot KB. miRNA target site SNPs were mined from MirSNP, miRdSNP and TargetScan. SNPs were shortlisted based on binding impact, minor allele frequency and conservation. Gene expression was analyzed in genes with high-impact SNPs in healthy versus lung cancer tissue. Additionally, enrichment, pathway and network analyzes were performed. Results: 19 high-impact SNPs were identified in miRNA target sites of lung cancer-associated genes. These SNPs affect miRNA binding and gene expression. The genes are involved in key cancer related pathways. Conclusion: The identified high-impact miRNA target site SNPs and associated genes provide a starting point for case-control studies in lung cancer patients in different populations.<BR>[Box: see text].