Abstract:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small ribonucleic acid molecules that, although not translated, perform
an important regulatory function in eukaryotic cells. Their physiological function is to
maintain cell homeostasis. Impaired miRNA expression can cause the development of many
diseases including cancer. MiRNA biological activity is based on inhibiting the formation of proteins,
including oncogenic and anti-oncogenic proteins. Mutations at the coding sites for such
miRNAs can lead to overproduction or reduction of the… Show more
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