The present disclosure relates to a
circular RNA molecule having an iron responsive element (IRE) comprising the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO:4, or a portion thereof sufficient to allow for binding to an iron responsive
protein. Also disclosed are
DNA constructs encoding the
circular RNA molecule, host cells that include the
circular RNA molecule, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the circular
RNA molecule or
DNA constructs encoding the circular
RNA molecule, and methods of treating a
disease or disorder mediated by iron overload.