Harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of miRNAs for targeting Iron deficiency Anemia: Opinion for future implications and strategies

Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) remains a pervasive global health challenge, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations such as women and children. This review explores the cutting-edge interplay between microRNAs (miRNAs) and proteins in erythropoiesis, highlighting novel therapeutic strategi...

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Main Authors: Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Tonny Sundjaya, Dessy Pratiwi, Nurlinah Amalia, Yosi Yohanes Putra Tandi, Muhammad Yasir Syafa’atulloh, Garuda Nusantara Putra Utomo, Muhammad Abdir Rahman Albarok, Fahrul Nurkolis
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1535498/full
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Garuda Nusantara Putra Utomo
Muhammad Abdir Rahman Albarok
Fahrul Nurkolis
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description Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) remains a pervasive global health challenge, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations such as women and children. This review explores the cutting-edge interplay between microRNAs (miRNAs) and proteins in erythropoiesis, highlighting novel therapeutic strategies for IDA. Emerging evidence underscores the pivotal role of miRNAs—such as miR-15a, miR-24, miR-150, and miR-223—in regulating erythropoiesis, with dysregulation linked to hematologic and systemic diseases. Proteins, acting as modulators of miRNA activity, present innovative pathways for intervention by influencing erythropoiesis at multiple stages, from stem cell proliferation to red blood cell maturation. Our synthesis highlights key molecular mechanisms: miR-15a suppresses erythropoiesis by inhibiting c-Myb, miR-24 impairs heme biosynthesis through ALK4 regulation, while miR-150 and miR-223 modulate critical hematopoietic pathways affecting cell differentiation and apoptosis. These miRNA-protein interactions suggest targeted therapies such as protein-based miRNA modulators could optimize erythropoiesis, advancing IDA management. Additionally, the review emphasizes the potential of leveraging protein-miRNA interactions for precision medicine, especially in resource-limited settings where anemia’s burden is profound. By bridging current knowledge gaps, our proposed strategies offer personalized and scalable therapeutic solutions. This comprehensive perspective lays the groundwork for future interventions addressing one of the world’s most widespread public health crises.
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spelling doaj-art-249882c359924a8b9742c32e720367bc2025-01-27T05:14:41ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nutrition2296-861X2025-01-011210.3389/fnut.2025.15354981535498Harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of miRNAs for targeting Iron deficiency Anemia: Opinion for future implications and strategiesRay Wagiu Basrowi0Ray Wagiu Basrowi1Ray Wagiu Basrowi2Tonny Sundjaya3Tonny Sundjaya4Dessy Pratiwi5Nurlinah Amalia6Nurlinah Amalia7Nurlinah Amalia8Yosi Yohanes Putra Tandi9Muhammad Yasir Syafa’atulloh10Garuda Nusantara Putra Utomo11Muhammad Abdir Rahman Albarok12Fahrul Nurkolis13Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaHealth Collaborative Center (HCC), Jakarta, IndonesiaDanone Specialized Nutrition, Jakarta, IndonesiaDanone Specialized Nutrition, Jakarta, IndonesiaDepartment of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaDanone Specialized Nutrition, Jakarta, IndonesiaMedical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Malang, IndonesiaMaster Program of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Brawijaya University, Malang, IndonesiaMedical Research Center of Indonesia, Surabaya, IndonesiaBachelor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, IndonesiaMedical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, IndonesiaMedical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, IndonesiaMedical Study Program, Faculty of Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, IndonesiaMedical Research Center of Indonesia, Surabaya, IndonesiaIron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) remains a pervasive global health challenge, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations such as women and children. This review explores the cutting-edge interplay between microRNAs (miRNAs) and proteins in erythropoiesis, highlighting novel therapeutic strategies for IDA. Emerging evidence underscores the pivotal role of miRNAs—such as miR-15a, miR-24, miR-150, and miR-223—in regulating erythropoiesis, with dysregulation linked to hematologic and systemic diseases. Proteins, acting as modulators of miRNA activity, present innovative pathways for intervention by influencing erythropoiesis at multiple stages, from stem cell proliferation to red blood cell maturation. Our synthesis highlights key molecular mechanisms: miR-15a suppresses erythropoiesis by inhibiting c-Myb, miR-24 impairs heme biosynthesis through ALK4 regulation, while miR-150 and miR-223 modulate critical hematopoietic pathways affecting cell differentiation and apoptosis. These miRNA-protein interactions suggest targeted therapies such as protein-based miRNA modulators could optimize erythropoiesis, advancing IDA management. Additionally, the review emphasizes the potential of leveraging protein-miRNA interactions for precision medicine, especially in resource-limited settings where anemia’s burden is profound. By bridging current knowledge gaps, our proposed strategies offer personalized and scalable therapeutic solutions. This comprehensive perspective lays the groundwork for future interventions addressing one of the world’s most widespread public health crises.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1535498/fullmiRNAmicroRNAanemiaerythropoiesisproteiniron deficiency anemia
spellingShingle Ray Wagiu Basrowi
Ray Wagiu Basrowi
Ray Wagiu Basrowi
Tonny Sundjaya
Tonny Sundjaya
Dessy Pratiwi
Nurlinah Amalia
Nurlinah Amalia
Nurlinah Amalia
Yosi Yohanes Putra Tandi
Muhammad Yasir Syafa’atulloh
Garuda Nusantara Putra Utomo
Muhammad Abdir Rahman Albarok
Fahrul Nurkolis
Harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of miRNAs for targeting Iron deficiency Anemia: Opinion for future implications and strategies
Frontiers in Nutrition
miRNA
microRNA
anemia
erythropoiesis
protein
iron deficiency anemia
title Harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of miRNAs for targeting Iron deficiency Anemia: Opinion for future implications and strategies
title_full Harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of miRNAs for targeting Iron deficiency Anemia: Opinion for future implications and strategies
title_fullStr Harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of miRNAs for targeting Iron deficiency Anemia: Opinion for future implications and strategies
title_full_unstemmed Harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of miRNAs for targeting Iron deficiency Anemia: Opinion for future implications and strategies
title_short Harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of miRNAs for targeting Iron deficiency Anemia: Opinion for future implications and strategies
title_sort harnessing the power of proteins in modulation of mirnas for targeting iron deficiency anemia opinion for future implications and strategies
topic miRNA
microRNA
anemia
erythropoiesis
protein
iron deficiency anemia
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1535498/full
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