Integrative analysis of microRNAs and mRNAs in liver tissue and exosomes from blood of hepatitis C virus (HCV) related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patient to identify biomarker and regulators of HCC [Total RNA-Seq]

Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is one of the major risk factor for the progressive development of end stage liver diseases including liver cirrhosis (LC) and HCC worldwide. A deep insight into the molecular mechanism of development and progression of liver fibrosis into cirrhosis and HCC following chronic HCV infection leads to characterization of multiple cellular processes and the underlying regulatory mechanisms. Non-coding RNAs (sncRNAs) including microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are found to be the prime regulators of multiple cellular pathways. Using such tools several studies have identified myriads of differentially regulated non-coding RNAs and genes in HCV disease progression to HCC. Our study attempted to look into the integrative network of regulatory non-coding RNAs and target genes involved in HCV related HCC and thereby identify a potential diagnostic molecule as well as therapeutic target for HCC surveillance and management. Overall design: Our study attempted to look into the integrative network of regulatory non-coding RNAs and target genes involved in HCV related HCC. [contributor] Medgenome Inc.