HOTAIR

HOTAIR (HOX transcript antisense intergenic RNA) is a type of long non-coding RNA, meaning it is a molecule that helps regulate gene activity without coding for proteins. It plays a role in controlling how genes are turned on or off, especially in processes like cell growth, development, and response to signals. HOTAIR has been linked to cancer progression because it can influence how cancer cells grow and spread. Researchers study HOTAIR to better understand these mechanisms, which could lead to new diagnostic markers or treatments for diseases such as cancer.