Identification and characterization of microRNAs in white and brown alpaca skin

Identification and characterization of microRNAs in white and brown alpaca skin

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding 21–25 nt RNA molecules that play an important role in regulating gene expression. Little is known about the expression profiles and functions of miRNAs in skin and their role in pigmentation....

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Main Authors: Tian Xue, Jiang Junbing, Fan Ruiwen, Wang Haidong, Meng Xiaolin, He Xiaoyan, He Junping, Li Hongquan, Geng Jianjun, Yu Xiuju, Song Yunfei, Zhang Danli, Yao Jianbo, Smith George W, Dong Changsheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Alpaca
MicroRNAs
Deep sequencing
Coat color
Skin
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/13/555

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