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Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small non-coding RNAs (small RNAs) that are 20-24nt in length and predominantly repress gene expression at post-transcriptional levels. They regulate many biological processes including development, metabolism and physiology. Numerous studies have revealed that the steady-state levels of miRNA are under sophisticated control to ensure their proper function. In this review, we summarize recent advances on regulation of miRNA processing and stability in plants.Entities:
Keywords: Arabidopsis; miRNA abundance; miRNA stability; post-transcriptional regulation; pri-miRNA processing
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22960761 PMCID: PMC3548868 DOI: 10.4161/psb.21956
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Plant Signal Behav ISSN: 1559-2316