@article{10.37349/edd.2026.1005118,
abstract = {Exploring long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in liver diseases, particularly liver fibrosis, presents significant opportunities for augmenting our understanding and treatment of these conditions. The rapid advancement of high-throughput sequencing technologies has revealed the complex networks of lncRNAs, highlighting their crucial functions in liver fibrosis. Identifying dysregulated lncRNAs offers promising diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, as well as potential therapeutic targets. Extracellular vesicles contribute to the relevance of lncRNAs by protecting them from degradation and maintaining their activity in circulation, as exemplified by the role of lncRNA H19 in liver fibrosis. LncRNAs are vital in liver pathology, influencing fibrosis and cirrhosis by modulating responses to liver injury from ethanol. They affect inflammation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis through interactions with pathways like NF-κB and microRNA networks. LncRNAs also control hepatic stellate cells, the production of extracellular matrix, and the activation of stem cells, which opens up new ways to treat fibrosis. Ethanol modulates lncRNA expression, impacting liver fibrosis and cirrhosis development. LncRNAs also influence hepatocellular carcinoma progression by affecting cell proliferation, immune response, and tumor growth. Despite these insights, the regulatory networks and molecular mechanisms of lncRNAs in liver disorders are not entirely understood. In this review, we focus on unraveling these complexities and identifying effective lncRNAs that could revolutionize liver disease treatment, offer novel diagnostic and therapeutic avenues, and improve patient outcomes.},
author = {Kademani, Sangeetha P. and Nallagangula, Krishna S. and Nelaturi, Prabhudas},
doi = {10.37349/edd.2026.1005118},
journal = {Exploration of Digestive Diseases},
elocation-id = {1005118},
title = {Role of long non-coding RNAs in alcoholic liver diseases},
url = {https://www.explorationpub.com/Journals/edd/Article/1005118},
volume = {5},
year = {2026}
}