Analysis of miRNAs in milk of four livestock species
2024; BioMed Central; Volume: 25; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1186/s12864-024-10783-4
ISSN1471-2164
AutoresFilippo Cendron, Umberto Rosani, Marco Franzoi, Carlo Boselli, Flavio Maggi, Massimo De Marchi, Mauro Penasa,
Tópico(s)Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
ResumoMilk is essential for mammalian nutrition because it provides vital nutrients for growth and development. Milk composition, which is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, supports lactation, a complex process crucial for milk production and quality. Recent research has focused on noncoding RNAs, particularly microRNAs (miRNAs), which are present in body fluids and regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally. This study comprehensively characterizes miRNAs in milk of four livestock species, namely Bubalus bubalis, Capra hircus, Equus asinus, and Ovis aries and identifies potential target genes.
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