Regulation of Gene Expression by Small RNAs
Coordonnateurs : Gaur Rajesh K., Rossi John J.
New Findings Revolutionize Concepts of Gene Function
Endogenous small RNAs have been found in various organisms, including humans, mice, flies, worms, fungi, and bacteria. Furthermore, it?s been shown that microRNAs acting as cellular rheostats have the ability to modulate gene expression. In higher eukaryotes, microRNAs may regulate as much as 50 percent of gene expression.
Regulation of Gene Expression by Small RNAs brings together the pioneering work of researchers who discuss their work involving a wide variety of small RNA regulatory pathways in organisms ranging from bacteria to humans. In addition to exploring the biogenesis and processing of these regulatory RNAs, they also consider the functional importance of these pathways in host organisms. Assisting current and future researchers, this unique groundbreaking work ?
- Provides a suite of cutting-edge resources for the study of microRNA ontology and function
- Includes a technology guide for those seeking to assay microRNA expression
- Explores the mechanisms by which microRNAs regulate gene expression in animal cells, including the regulation of gene expression by RNA-mediated transcriptional gene silencing
- Discusses a fast and low-cost approach for reversing genetic influences in mammals
- Looks at breakthroughs in the use of microRNA-based therapy for HIV and cancer
This volume captures the essence of the breadth and excitement surrounding the newly discovered regulatory roles of small RNAs. The powerful new approach in the study of gene function described in this text is leading to some remarkable findings that have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of genetic function and the treatment of diseases otherwise considered intractable.
IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF MICRORNAs. Experimental Approaches. Computational Approaches. STRUCTURE-FUNCTION ANALYSIS. Biosynthesis of MicroRNAs. Processing of MicroRNAs. MICRORNAs in DEVELOPMENT. Plants. C. elegans. Drosophila. Zebrafish. MICRORNAs AND CANCER. MICRORNAs AND VIRUSES. APPLICATIONS. Gene Regulation/Functional Genomics/Therapeutics.
Date de parution : 05-2017
15.6x23.4 cm
Date de parution : 04-2009
Ouvrage de 416 p.
15.6x23.4 cm
Mots-clés :
Small RNAs; Ribonuclease Iii; Computational Approaches to microRNA Discovery; DNA Methylation; Study of microRNA Ontology and Function; Zebra Fish; Regulate Gene Expression in Animal Cells; Pol III; Regulation of Alternative Splicing; Stem Cell; Biogenesis and Function of Plant microRNAs; Transcriptional Gene Silencing; Argonaute Proteins; miRNA Expression; Mature miRNA; Viral miRNAs; miRNA Function; Drosha Processing; miRNA Candidates; RNAi Component; miRNA Genes; miRNA Expression Profiles; PIWI Domain; RNA Silence; Capture Probes; RNAbinding Protein; Total RNA; Intronic miRNA; RNA; Direct DNA Methylation; Pol Ii Promoter