MicroRNA functions in insects

被引：220
作者：
Asgari, Sassan [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Queensland, Sch Biol Sci, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia
来源：
INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 2013年 / 43卷 / 04期
基金：
澳大利亚研究理事会;
关键词：
microRNA; Gene regulation; Development; Host-pathogen interaction; CAP-BINDING COMPLEX; GENE-EXPRESSION; SMALL RNA; TARGET RECOGNITION; MESSENGER-RNAS; LET-7; MICRORNA; HOST GENE; IN-VIVO; DROSOPHILA; WOLBACHIA;
D O I：
10.1016/j.ibmb.2012.10.005
中图分类号：
Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
学科分类号：
071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要：
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that are generated in all eukaryotes and viruses. Their role as master regulators of gene expression in various biological processes has only been fully appreciated over the last decade. Accumulating evidence suggests that alterations in the expression of miRNAs may lead to disorders, including developmental defects, diseases and cancer. Here, I review what is currently known about miRNA functions in insects to provide an insight into their diverse roles in insect biology. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：388 / 397
页数：10
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