RT Generic T1 Role of Salivary MicroRNA and Cytokines in the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma A1 Manzano-Moreno, Francisco Javier A1 Costela-Ruiz, Victor J. A1 Garcia-Recio, Enrique A1 Olmedo-Gaya, Maria Victoria A1 Ruiz, Concepcion A1 Reyes-Botella, Candelaria K1 salivary biomarker K1 microRNA K1 cytokines K1 oral pathology K1 diagnosis K1 oral cancer K1 Tumor-necrosis-factor K1 Oxidative stress K1 Lichen-planus K1 Immunosuppressive cytokines K1 Potential biomarkers K1 Exosomal micrornas K1 Factor-alpha K1 Dna-damage K1 Cancer K1 Head AB Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most prevalent oral malignant tumor worldwide. An early diagnosis can have a major positive impact on its prognosis. Human saliva contains cytokines, DNA and RNA molecules, circulating cells, and derivatives of tissues and extracellular vesicles, among other factors that can serve as biomarkers. Hence, the analysis of saliva may provide useful information for the early diagnosis of OSCC for its prognosis. The objective of this review was to determine the potential usefulness of salivary biomarkers (cytokines and microRNA) to diagnose OSCC and improve its prognosis. A combination of salivary miRNA and proteomic data could allow a definitive and early diagnosis to be obtained. However, there remains a need to optimize and standardize the protocols used to quantify miRNAs. PB Mdpi YR 2021 FD 2021-11-01 LK https://hdl.handle.net/10668/28055 UL https://hdl.handle.net/10668/28055 LA en DS RISalud RD Apr 6, 2025