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MicroRNA Protocols

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology™ ((MIMB,volume 342))

Abstract

The discoveries of microRNAs (miRNAs), a class of noncoding RNAs that can regulate gene expression by translational repression, have opened a new avenue on gene modulation in mammalian cells. Conceivably, this highly effective method of modulation of gene expression would be exploited for numerous prospectives, including human, therapeutics. This chapter offers some perspective, with emphasis on areas that can be further developed.

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  1. Department of Cell and Neurobiology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

    Shao-Yao Ying, Donald C. Chang, Joseph D. Miller & Shi-Lung Lin

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Ying, SY., Chang, D.C., Miller, J.D., Lin, SL. (2006). Perspectives. In: Ying, SY. (eds) MicroRNA Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology™, vol 342. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59745-123-1:351

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