Abstract
In this chapter, we review evidence that at least three different types of microRNA (miRNA)-messenger RNA (mRNA) target interactions exist in mammals: short seeds, long seeds, and “perfect” hits (allowing G:U matches). Because new types of miRNAs are still being discovered, this list may not yet be complete.
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Smalheiser, N.R., Torvik, V.I. (2006). Complications in Mammalian MicroRNA Target Prediction. In: Ying, SY. (eds) MicroRNA Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology™, vol 342. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59745-123-1:115
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