miRNAs play a tune

Cell. 2007 Oct 5;131(1):22-4. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2007.09.031.

Abstract

Two new studies describe functionally relevant interactions between microRNAs (miRNAs) and their targets in the immune system and the brain (Xiao et al., 2007; Karres et al., 2007). Furthermore, these studies illustrate the involvement of miRNAs in tuning the expression of target genes to physiologically relevant levels.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Brain / physiology
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Immune System / physiology
  • MicroRNAs / genetics
  • MicroRNAs / metabolism*

Substances

  • MicroRNAs