EVmiRED: a curated database of miRNA editing landscape in extracellular vesicles

Adv Biotechnol (Singap). 2026 Apr 9;4(2):13. doi: 10.1007/s44307-026-00107-w.

ABSTRACT

Metastasis accounts for the vast majority of tumor-related mortality. Certain populations of tumor cells exhibit organotropism by preferentially colonizing specific distant organs. The organ specificity of metastatic cells is determined by unique interactions between tumor cells and the microenvironment in target organs. Tumor extracellular vesicles (EVs), particularly exosomes, delivering tumor cell components including nucleic acid complexes, proteins, and lipids, play a crucial role in mediating intercellular communication between tumor cells and their microenvironment. ADAR-mediated microRNA (miRNA) editing has emerged as a crucial mechanism influencing miRNA stability, processing, and target specificity. Although EVs are increasingly recognized as important vehicles of intercellular signaling and promising biomarkers for cancer, the landscape of miRNA editing within EVs remains largely unexplored. Here, we present EVmiRED (Extracellular Vesicle miRNA Editing Database), a resource that integrates miRNA expression and editing profiles from tumor-derived EVs. The current release includes data from 683 samples across 12 tumor types and cell lines. EVmiRED provides detailed information on miRNA abundance, editing frequency, and the predicted functional impact of specific editing events. EVmiRED enables users to query individual miRNAs, visualize expression and editing patterns, and access raw datasets for customized analyses. Together, EVmiRED offers a valuable platform to advance our understanding of RNA editing-mediated regulation in intercellular communication, tumor progression, and cancer immunology.

PMID:41954811 | PMC:PMC13065891 | DOI:10.1007/s44307-026-00107-w