Redefining the MicroRNA Functionality in Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Vivek Kumar, Rohit Shukla, Amit Chaudhary
- Language: English
Redefining the microRNA functionality in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics is an authoritative volume that explores the pivotal role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in precision oncolo… Read more
Description
Description
Redefining the microRNA functionality in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics is an authoritative volume that explores the pivotal role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in precision oncology. It integrates fundamental biology, cutting-edge bioinformatics, and translational research, providing a comprehensive overview of miRNA mechanisms, regulation, and clinical applications. The book emphasizes technological advances such as single-cell profiling, CRISPR engineering, and AI-driven diagnostics. The content covers miRNA biology, multi-omics integration, innovative therapeutic strategies, and clinical translation, including liquid biopsies and biosensors. It also addresses industry and regulatory aspects, offering practical insights for translating research into clinical and commercial settings. Rich with case studies and visual aids, the book bridges the gap between bench research and bedside implementation. For the academic audience, this book offers a multidisciplinary resource that enhances understanding of miRNA-based diagnostics and therapeutics, fostering innovation and accelerating clinical adoption in cancer care.
Key features
Key features
- Presents thematically structured chapters that cover the full spectrum from basic miRNA biology to clinical and industrial applications in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics
- Includes over 100 figures, diagrams, and workflows that visually elucidate complex mechanisms, data integration, and technological platforms
- Features case studies, practical workflows, and emerging technology coverage, providing real-world relevance and actionable insights for research and clinical translation
Readership
Readership
Researchers, graduate students, clinicians, bioinformaticians, and industry professionals involved in cancer genomics, molecular diagnostics, bioinformatics, and translational medicine
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. miRNA Biology Reexplored: Beyond Traditional Functions
2. Epigenetic and Environmental Modulation of miRNAs in Cancer
3. Integration of miRNAs with Multi-Omics Data: A Systems Biology Approach
4. Machine Learning and AI Models for miRNA-Based Diagnostics
5. Single-Cell miRNA Profiling: Tools and Applications
6. miRNA Engineering: CRISPR/Cas Systems, Synthetic Circuits, and RNA Devices
7. Theranostic miRNAs: Dual Role in Imaging and Therapy
8. Clinical Translation: Liquid Biopsies, Trials, and Companion Diagnostics
9. miRNA-Based Biosensors and Point-of-Care Technologies
10. Immuno-Oncology and miRNA Crosstalk in the Tumor Microenvironment
11. AI-Powered Drug Discovery and Repurposing via miRNA Signatures
12. Intellectual Property and Patent Landscape in miRNA Diagnostics
13. Case Studies: Ovarian, Breast, and Brain Tumors—From Bench to Bedside
14. MiRNA Drugs in Clinical Practice
15. Current challenges, limitations, and regulatory hurdles in translating miRNA research into clinical practice
2. Epigenetic and Environmental Modulation of miRNAs in Cancer
3. Integration of miRNAs with Multi-Omics Data: A Systems Biology Approach
4. Machine Learning and AI Models for miRNA-Based Diagnostics
5. Single-Cell miRNA Profiling: Tools and Applications
6. miRNA Engineering: CRISPR/Cas Systems, Synthetic Circuits, and RNA Devices
7. Theranostic miRNAs: Dual Role in Imaging and Therapy
8. Clinical Translation: Liquid Biopsies, Trials, and Companion Diagnostics
9. miRNA-Based Biosensors and Point-of-Care Technologies
10. Immuno-Oncology and miRNA Crosstalk in the Tumor Microenvironment
11. AI-Powered Drug Discovery and Repurposing via miRNA Signatures
12. Intellectual Property and Patent Landscape in miRNA Diagnostics
13. Case Studies: Ovarian, Breast, and Brain Tumors—From Bench to Bedside
14. MiRNA Drugs in Clinical Practice
15. Current challenges, limitations, and regulatory hurdles in translating miRNA research into clinical practice
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Vivek Kumar
Dr. Vivek Kumar is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of South Florida, specializing in the study of the human microbiome, epigenetic mechanisms, and neurodegeneration. His research focuses on multi-omics integration to identify biomarkers for cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, utilizing advanced statistical modeling and machine learning for host-microbe interaction analysis through saliva-based diagnostics. Previously, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at AIIMS Patna, contributing to translational cancer research on epigenetic dysregulation of microRNAs in triple-negative breast cancer. He earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, India, with a focus on epigenetics and non-coding RNAs in ovarian cancer. His expertise includes microbiome profiling, methylation analysis, miRNA quantification, and systems biology approaches. Dr. Kumar has extensive experience with molecular techniques and bioinformatics tools, and he has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. He also serves as a reviewer for leading journals in oncology, bioinformatics, and molecular diagnostics.
Affiliations and expertise
University of South Florida, USARS
Rohit Shukla
Dr. Rohit Shukla holds a Ph.D. from Jaypee University of Information Technology, India, and is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of South Florida. His research focuses on metagenomics and multi-omics studies of microbiome-host interactions related to Alzheimer’s disease, exploring biomarkers and therapeutic targets through genome sequencing, taxonomic profiling, and microbial causal inference. He also works in transcriptomics, miRNA analysis, single-cell, and epigenetics. His Ph.D. research involved annotating hypothetical proteins, identifying biomarker genes using machine learning, and in silico drug target discovery. Skilled in tools like QIIME2, Kraken2, and Galaxy, he is developing diagnostic biomarkers and saliva-based early detection assays for Alzheimer’s. Rohit has published extensively and reviews for reputable journals. With a multidisciplinary background, he aims to advance precision diagnostics and therapeutic strategies through systems biology and integrative omics approaches.
Affiliations and expertise
University of South Florida, USAAC
Amit Chaudhary
Dr. Amit Chaudhary is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, working on deorphanizing G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). His research interests include genomics, structural bioinformatics, and biophysics. Previously, he was a postdoctoral fellow at IIT Bombay in the Polymer Simulation and Characterization Lab. He earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, and holds an M.Tech. in Bioinformatics from IIIT Allahabad, as well as a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the United Institute of Pharmacy, Allahabad. His expertise spans transcriptomics, molecular modeling, docking, molecular dynamics, phylogenetics, and protein-gene interaction analysis. Dr. Chaudhary's work focuses on functional and pathway analysis of proteins and genes, aiming to advance understanding in molecular biology and computational biochemistry.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Alabama, USA