Abstract
Non-coding RNAs are a group of RNAs that cannot synthesize proteins, but
are critical in the regulation of gene expression. A growing number of
studies discovered that miRNAs and lncRNAs, as the two major members of
the ncRNA family, play vital roles in regulating the physiological and
pathological processes of lung diseases, such as pneumonia, COPD
(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), lung cancer, and asthma. These
interactions are intricately linked to the the regulation of immune
response, cell proliferation and apoptosis, cell differentiation and
polarization, cytokine secretion, or acts as tumor suppressors or
promoters. Understanding the role of ncRNAs in lung diseases might
provide novel insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic
targets. In this review, we will go over the fundamental characteristics
and functions of miRNAs and lncRNAs, their potential interaction
mechanisms, then summarize the newly explorations on the role of these
interactions between lncRNAs and miRNAs in various lung diseases.