Alqahtani Saud, Alqahtani Taha, Venkatesan Krishnaraju, Sivadasan Durgaramani, Ahmed Rehab, Elfadil Hassabelrasoul, Paulsamy Premalatha, Periannan Kalaiselvi
Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha 62521, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
Biomolecules. 2025 Apr 5;15(4):535. doi: 10.3390/biom15040535.
Pharmacogenomics is revolutionizing precision medicine by enabling tailored therapeutic strategies based on an individual genetic and molecular profile. Circular RNAs (circRNAs), a distinct subclass of endogenous non-coding RNAs, have recently emerged as key regulators of drug resistance, tumor progression, and therapeutic responses. Their covalently closed circular structure provides exceptional stability and resistance to exonuclease degradation, positioning them as reliable biomarkers and novel therapeutic targets in cancer management. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the interplay between circRNAs and pharmacogenomics, focusing on their role in modulating drug metabolism, therapeutic efficacy, and toxicity profiles. We examine how circRNA-mediated regulatory networks influence chemotherapy resistance, alter targeted therapy responses, and impact immunotherapy outcomes. Additionally, we discuss emerging experimental tools and bioinformatics techniques for studying circRNAs, including multi-omics integration, machine learning-driven biomarker discovery, and high-throughput sequencing technologies. Beyond their diagnostic potential, circRNAs are being actively explored as therapeutic agents and drug delivery vehicles. Recent advancements in circRNA-based vaccines, engineered CAR-T cells, and synthetic circRNA therapeutics highlight their transformative potential in oncology. Furthermore, we address the challenges of standardization, reproducibility, and clinical translation, emphasizing the need for rigorous biomarker validation and regulatory frameworks to facilitate their integration into clinical practice. By incorporating circRNA profiling into pharmacogenomic strategies, this review underscores a paradigm shift toward highly personalized cancer therapies. circRNAs hold immense potential to overcome drug resistance, enhance treatment efficacy, and optimize patient outcomes, marking a significant advancement in precision oncology.
药物基因组学正在通过基于个体基因和分子图谱制定个性化治疗策略,彻底改变精准医学。环状RNA(circRNA)是内源性非编码RNA的一个独特亚类,最近已成为耐药性、肿瘤进展和治疗反应的关键调节因子。它们的共价闭合环状结构提供了非凡的稳定性和对外切核酸酶降解的抗性,使其成为癌症管理中可靠的生物标志物和新型治疗靶点。本综述全面分析了circRNA与药物基因组学之间的相互作用,重点关注它们在调节药物代谢、治疗效果和毒性谱方面的作用。我们研究了circRNA介导的调控网络如何影响化疗耐药性、改变靶向治疗反应以及影响免疫治疗结果。此外,我们还讨论了用于研究circRNA的新兴实验工具和生物信息学技术,包括多组学整合、机器学习驱动的生物标志物发现和高通量测序技术。除了它们的诊断潜力外,circRNA还作为治疗剂和药物递送载体被积极探索。基于circRNA的疫苗、工程化CAR-T细胞和合成circRNA治疗的最新进展突出了它们在肿瘤学中的变革潜力。此外,我们还解决了标准化、可重复性和临床转化方面的挑战,强调需要严格的生物标志物验证和监管框架,以促进它们整合到临床实践中。通过将circRNA分析纳入药物基因组学策略,本综述强调了向高度个性化癌症治疗的范式转变。circRNA具有克服耐药性、提高治疗效果和优化患者预后的巨大潜力,标志着精准肿瘤学的重大进展。
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