| Literature DB >> 16736019 |
Eugene Berezikov1, Edwin Cuppen, Ronald H A Plasterk.
Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are noncoding RNAs that can regulate gene expression. Several hundred genes encoding miRNAs have been experimentally identified in animals, and many more are predicted by computational methods. How can new miRNAs be discovered and distinguished from other types of small RNA? Here we summarize current methods for identifying and validating miRNAs and discuss criteria used to define an miRNA.Mesh:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16736019 DOI: 10.1038/ng1794
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Genet ISSN: 1061-4036 Impact factor: 38.330