Regulatory Functions of microRNAs

Dear Colleagues,

MicroRNAs (miRNAs), short non-coding RNAs, have been shown to be involved in all cellular processes and in the pathogenesis of many human disorders, ranging from cancers to autoimmune diseases. However, the role of miRNAs in its detailed mechanisms concerning the initiation and progression of these diseases is still mostly uncharacterized. Therefore, researchers describe their mechanisms of actions, expression patterns and cellular pathways in which they are especially important. This Topical Collection seeks reviews and original papers covering a wide range of topics related to microRNA biology, such as miRNA therapeutics, miRNA regulation in various disorders (cancer, metabolism, autoimmunity or others), interactions between miRNAs and target genes, pathway analyses, and other related topics. Studies involving non-human organisms are also welcome.

Dr. Giorgio Malpeli
Prof. Y-h. Taguchi
Collection Editors

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