Progress in chicken microRNAs.
- Author:
Chaolai MAN
1
;
Xin ZHEN
;
Gaoxia TANG
;
Li ZHAO
;
Feng LI
;
Xiaoju MI
Author Information
1. Key Laboratory of Molecular Cytogenetics and Genetic Breeding of Heilongjiang Province, College of Life Science and Technology, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, Heilongjiang, China. manchaolai@126.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Chickens;
genetics;
Embryonic Development;
genetics;
Immunity;
genetics;
MicroRNAs;
genetics;
Virus Diseases;
immunology;
veterinary
- From:
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology
2013;29(5):578-585
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
microRNAs (miRNAs) are a family of important small non-coding RNA molecules, which participate in the post transcriptional gene regulation. In this review, the numbers and chromosomal distribution of chicken miRNAs, and the regulation and function of chicken miRNAs in immune, embryo development and virus infection were reviewed. Additionally, the applications of chicken miRNAs were also discussed briefly. We hope it can provide references for further study and use of miRNAs in poultry husbandry fields.
