Version 1
: Received: 14 September 2017 / Approved: 14 September 2017 / Online: 14 September 2017 (10:09:19 CEST)
Version 2
: Received: 7 November 2017 / Approved: 7 November 2017 / Online: 7 November 2017 (10:53:19 CET)
How to cite:
Song, Z.; Cooper, D.K.C.; Cai, Z.; Mou, L. Expression and Regulation Profile of Mature MicroRNA in the Pig: Relevance to Xenotransplantation. Preprints2017, 2017090057. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201709.0057.v2
Song, Z.; Cooper, D.K.C.; Cai, Z.; Mou, L. Expression and Regulation Profile of Mature MicroRNA in the Pig: Relevance to Xenotransplantation. Preprints 2017, 2017090057. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201709.0057.v2
Song, Z.; Cooper, D.K.C.; Cai, Z.; Mou, L. Expression and Regulation Profile of Mature MicroRNA in the Pig: Relevance to Xenotransplantation. Preprints2017, 2017090057. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201709.0057.v2
APA Style
Song, Z., Cooper, D.K.C., Cai, Z., & Mou, L. (2017). Expression and Regulation Profile of Mature MicroRNA in the Pig: Relevance to Xenotransplantation. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201709.0057.v2
Chicago/Turabian Style
Song, Z., Zhiming Cai and Lisha Mou. 2017 "Expression and Regulation Profile of Mature MicroRNA in the Pig: Relevance to Xenotransplantation" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints201709.0057.v2
Abstract
The pig is an important source of meat production and provides a valuable model for certain human diseases. MicroRNA (miRNA), which is non-coding RNA and regulates gene expression at the posttranscriptional level, plays a critical role in various biological processes. Studies on identification and function of mature miRNAs in multiple pig tissues are increasing, yet the literature is limited. Therefore, we reviewed current research to determine the miRNAs expressed in specific pig tissues that are involved in carcass values (including muscle and adipocytes), reproduction (including pituitary, testis, and ovary), and development of some solid organs (e.g., brain, lung, kidney, and liver). We also discuss the possible regulating mechanisms of miRNA. Finally, as pig organs are suitable candidates for xenotransplantation, biomarkers of their miRNA in xenotransplantation were evaluated.
Keywords
microRNA; pig; biomarker; xenotransplantation
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology
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