MicroRNA expression profiling of the porcine developing brain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

MicroRNAs are small, non-coding RNA molecules that regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level and play an important role in the control of developmental and physiological processes. In particular, the developing brain contains an impressive diversity of microRNAs. Most microRNA expression profiling studies have been performed in human or rodents and relatively limited knowledge exists in other mammalian species. The domestic pig is considered to be an excellent, alternate, large mammal model for human-related neurological studies, due to its similarity in both brain development and the growth curve when compared to humans. Considering these similarities, studies examining microRNA expression during porcine brain development could potentially be used to pr

SUBMITTER: Podolska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3017054 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature