Thisvolume focuses on the roles of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in contextsranging from human
cancers to cardiovascular disease and ageing. The role oflncRNAs in X-inactivation and those
lncRNAs derived from pseudogenes pastretroelements integrated within the human genome as well
as the role thesepseudogene-derived lncRNAs play in cancer development are discussed in detail.
Further the book examines the function of lncRNAs in diseases such as diabetes in smoothmuscle
formation and in the modulation of nuclear receptors as well as inconnection with
perspectiveson the development ofpersonalized therapeutics. It offers an appealing and
insightful resource forscientists and clinicians alike.
