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Non-Coding RNA

Meaning

Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) is a functional RNA molecule that is transcribed from DNA but is not translated into a protein, instead performing various regulatory roles within the cell. In the context of hormonal health and longevity, ncRNAs, such as microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), are critical epigenetic regulators that fine-tune the expression of genes involved in hormone synthesis, receptor sensitivity, and cellular aging pathways. Their dysregulation is implicated in various endocrine disorders.