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EXPLORING THE ROLE OF miRNA’S IN DRUG-RESISTANT EPILEPSY. A LITERATURE REVIEW

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https://doi.org/10.34689/r0bpj976

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Drug-resistant epilepsy, microRNA, seizure, epileptogenesis, antiepileptic drugs

Abstract

Background: Drug-resistant epilepsy is a complex clinical problem with a multifactorial basis, including both environmental and genetic factors, affecting one in three patients. Understanding the genetic factors underlying this resistance may improve prognosis and support the development of new targeted therapies. This systematic review examines the potential of microRNA (miRNA)-based therapies in overcoming pharmacoresistance, exploring their role in modulating epileptogenic processes and serving as biomarkers for personalized treatment. Aim: The aim of this study is to explore the important role of miRNA expression in the development of drug-resistant epilepsy by conducting a systematic review using databases such as Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, Lilacs, and Cuiden. Search strategy: A systematic review of the literature was conducted using the Scopus, PubMed, Google Scholar, and SciVerse databases. Data from news articles, press releases, or websites were excluded. The search covered the last 5 years (2019–2024) and was performed in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Relevant articles were cited, focusing on topics closely related to the subject of this study. The literature review specifically investigated the role of miRNA in drug-resistant epilepsy and included open-access review articles in the field of epilepsy. The article was prepared as part of a study funded by the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Grant No. AP23489425). Results: During the open-access literature search, 112 articles in English were identified. Duplicate publications, animal studies, and publications in languages other than English were excluded from the evaluation. After careful review, 32 articles were selected for full analysis. Conclusion: Expanding research on the heritability of drug-resistant epilepsy through miRNA studies, particularly in Kazakhstan, will facilitate early diagnosis, improve treatment approaches, and ultimately enhance patient quality of life.

Author Biographies

  • Islamkhan Doszhanov

    1st year doctoral student on the educational program D141- Medicine (8D10110-«Medicine»), Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University. Turkistan, Kazakhstan, ORCID 0009-0008-7498-1880 Post address: Republic of Kazakhstan, 071400, Turkistan, Kazakhstan, Abay Street 103, E-mail: islamkhan.doszhanov@ayu.edu.kz; Phone: +7 747 855 26 96

  • Nursultan Nurdinov

    PhD, Senior Lecturer of «Fundamental Medical Sciences» department, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University. E-mail: nursultan.nurdinov@ayu.edu.kz; Phone: +77053787891, ORCID 0000-0001-5341-7211

  • Talgar Abilov

    Candidate of Medical Sciences, Department of Microbiology, Virology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Rector of Marat Ospanov West Kazakhstan Medical University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan, E-mail: abilovtalgar@gmail.com, Phone: +7 702 227 2813 ORCID 0009-0001-0390-0966

  • Karlygash Sadykova

    PhD, head of «Special clinic subjects» department, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University. E-mail: karlygash.sadykova@ayu.edu.kz Phone: +7 707 731 64 76, ORCID 0000-0002-9120-8565 

  • Gulnaz Nuskabaeva

    Candidate of medical sciences, associate professor, Dean of the «Faculty of Medicine», Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University; E-mail: nuskabayeva.gulnaz@ayu.edu.kz; Phone: +77052853131. ORCID 0000-0003-2139-3221

  • Nazira Zharkynbekova

    Candidate of medical sciences, Professor, Department of Neurology, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation and Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, E-mail: nazirazhar@mail.ru; Phone: +77752135887; ORCID 0000-0002-5069-1562

  • Ainash Oshibayeva

    Candidate of medical sciences, associate professor, vice Rector for Science and Strategic Development of the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Turkistan, Kazakhstan E-mail: ainash.oshibayeva@ayu.edu.kz, Phone: +77017170634, ORCID 0000-0002-5655-5465 

  • Maksat Aimakhanov

    Senior Lecturer of «Fundamental Sciences» department, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, E-mail: maksat.aimakhanov@ayu.edu.kz; Phone: +77785356852; ORCID 0000-0002-3295-3493

References

Doszhanov I.A., Nurdinov N.S., Abilov T.S., Sadykova K.Zh., Nuskabayeva G.O., Zharkynbekova N.A., Oshibayeva A.E., Aimakhanov M.S. Exploring the Role of miRNA’s in drug-resistant epilepsy: a literature review // Nauka i Zdravookhranenie [Science & Healthcare]. 2025. Vol.27 (1), pp. 167 173. doi 10.34689/SH.2024.27.1.020

Досжанов И.А., Нурдинов Н.С., Абилов Т.С., Садыкова К.Ж., Нускабаева Г.О., Жаркынбекова Н.А., Ошибаева А.Е., Аймаханов М.С. Изучение роли микроРНК в лекарственно-устойчивой эпилепсии. Обзор литературы // Наука и здравоохранение. 2025. Т.27 (1), С. 167-173. doi 10.34689/SH.2024.27.1.020.

Досжанов И.А., Нурдинов Н.С., Абилов Т.С., Садыкова К.Ж., Нускабаева Г.О., Жаркынбекова Н.А., Ошибаева А.Е., Аймаханов М.С. Дәріге төзімді эпилепсияда микроРНҚ-лардың рөлін зерттеу. Әдебиеттік шолу // Ғылым және Денсаулық сақтау. 2025. Vol.27 (1), Б.167-173. doi 10.34689/SH.2024.27.1.020

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2025-11-06

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EXPLORING THE ROLE OF miRNA’S IN DRUG-RESISTANT EPILEPSY. A LITERATURE REVIEW. (2025). Рецензируемый медицинский научно-практический журнал «Наука и здравоохранение», 27(1), 167-173. https://doi.org/10.34689/r0bpj976

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