[Research Progress on the Role of Small Non-coding RNA in Schistosoma Infection]

Small non-coding RNA controls the expression of target genes and is related with mRNA degradation, chromatin modification and genome stability. Recent studies showed that small non-coding RNA is not only associated with the incidence of schistosomiasis, but also acts as a potential biomarker. In this article, we will review the applications of small non-coding RNA in schistosomiasis diagnosis and its potential role in schistosome development and pathogenesis, in the aim to provide hints for developing detection methods and vaccines for schistosomiasis and for drug development.