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Fol. Biol. 2026, 72, 27-43

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2026.0003

MiR-200a-5p Is a Potential Prognostic Marker for Lung Adenocarcinoma: Based on Transcriptomics, Bioinformatics, and In Vitro and In Vivo Experiments

Jiye Liu1,2,3ID, Jiachun Li4, Yu Liu5ID

1Central Laboratory, Teaching Base of Huludao Central Hospital Affiliated to Jinzhou Medical University, 125000 Huludao, Liaoning, China
2Department of Family Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, 110000 Shenyang, Liaoning, China
3Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Teaching Base of Huludao Central Hospital Affiliated to Jinzhou Medical University, 125000 Huludao, Liaoning, China
4Department of Pharmacy, Teaching Base of Huludao Central Hospital Affiliated to Jinzhou Medical University, 125000, Huludao, Liaoning, China
5Department of Science and Education, Teaching Base of Huludao Central Hospital Affiliated to Jinzhou Medical University, 125000 Huludao, Liaoning, China

Received April 2, 2025
Accepted January 7, 2026

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