New insights into mitochondria-encoded circular RNAs and their functions
Mitochondria-encoded circular RNAs (mecciRNAs) are a newly identified class of RNAs present across animal species. Recent advances have improved their identification and characterization. Here, we highlight the current knowledge of mecciRNAs, particularly in mammals, where they have been implicated in multiple physiological and pathological processes.
Authors
- Ge Shan
- Kang Xie
- Xu Liu
Institutions
- University of Science and Technology of China (CN)
- Xuzhou Medical College (CN)
- Lianyungang Oriental Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Trends in Biochemical Sciences
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tibs.2025.12.013
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Circular RNAs in diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 22.24
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Government of Jiangsu Province
- University of Science and Technology of China
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities