miRNAs: From Master Regulators of Gene Expression to Biomarkers Involved in Intercellular Communication.

This document is an editorial from the journal Biomedicines titled "miRNAs: From Master Regulators of Gene Expression to Biomarkers Involved in Intercellular Communication." It discusses the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in gene expression regulation and their involvement in various physiological processes and diseases. The editorial highlights three main aspects: the role of miRNAs in human disease, the use of extracellular miRNAs (ex-miRNAs) as biomarkers for disease diagnosis and monitoring, and the discovery of novel players in the miRNA regulatory network. It also explores the challenges and advancements in using ex-miRNAs as biomarkers and the potential of ex-miRNAs in intercellular communication. The editorial concludes by emphasizing the importance of miRNA research and its potential for further advancements in the field. [Extracted from the article]