Avances en la investigación del virus dengue en Colombia: papel de los microARNs celulares en la respuesta anti-dengue virus

Abstract

Dengue is one of the most important mosquito-borne diseases, and its incidence has increased at an alarming rate in recent years, becoming a real public health problem. Currently, there is no vaccine or medication or proper treatment for dengue control. Considering this situation, it is necessary to prioritize the search for new alternatives and strategies for dengue prevention and control, in order to reduce not only the economic burden of endemic countries, but also to improve the quality of life of patients. In this regard, a brief reflection on some aspects related to the search for new alternatives in Colombia is presented. This is focused on the use of microRNAs, which could be a new strategy with great therapeutic potential.