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  1. microRNA - Wikipedia

    A capitalized "miR-" refers to the mature form of the miRNA, while the uncapitalized "mir-" refers to the pre-miRNA and the pri-miRNA. [41] The genes encoding miRNAs are also named using …

  2. MicroRNA (miRNA) | Description, Discovery, Function, & Role ...

    Nov 22, 2025 · A microRNA (miRNA) is a small molecule in cells, typically about 21–25 nucleotides in length, that plays a crucial role in the regulation of gene expression.

  3. miRNAs: Biosynthesis, mechanism of action, and applications ...

    Jun 1, 2025 · A thorough understanding of miRNA biosynthesis and the distinct pathways involved in both animal and plant cells is of paramount importance for fully elucidating the …

  4. microRNAs in action: biogenesis, function and regulation - Nature

    Jun 28, 2023 · Here, we summarize the current understanding of miRNA biogenesis, function and regulation, and outline challenges to address in the future.

  5. An overview of microRNAs: Biology, functions, therapeutics ...

    They have been linked to many diseases, and currently miRNA-mediated clinical trial has shown promising results for treatment of cancer and viral infection. This review provides an overview …

  6. miRNA: What It Is and How It Works - geneticlifehacks.com

    Jan 22, 2025 · MicroRNA, or miRNA, is a small strand of RNA that controls gene expression. Gene expression here refers to how much of the corresponding protein is made from a gene.

  7. miRNA (microRNA) – Introduction | abm Inc.

    There are many different small RNA species, including miRNA (microRNA), siRNA (small interfering RNA), and piRNA (Piwi-interacting RNA). piRNA, miRNA, and siRNA have in …