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Functional genomic analysis of the let-7 regulatory network in Caenorhabditis elegans.
PLoS genetics - 1 Jan 2013
Hunter Shaun E, Finnegan Emily F, Zisoulis Dimitrios G, Lovci Michael T, Melnik-Martinez Katya V, Yeo Gene W, Pasquinelli Amy E
Abstract excerpt
The let-7 microRNA (miRNA) regulates cellular differentiation across many animal species. Loss of let-7 activity causes abnormal development in Caenorhabditis elegans and unchecked cellular proliferation in human cells, which contributes to tumorigenesis. These defects are due to improper expression of protein-coding genes normally under let-7 regulation. While some direct targets of let-7 have been identified,...
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