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MicroRNA

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A sequence of single-stranded RNA, that is 20-25 nucleotides in length, which is transcribed from DNA but is not translated into a protein. This nucleic acid may regulate the transcription or translation of other genes. [ ]

Term info

Label

MicroRNA

Synonyms
  • MIR
  • MIRN
  • Micro RNA
  • MicroRNA
  • Small Temporal RNA
  • miRNA
  • micro-RNA
  • microRNA
Subsets

NCIT_C66830, NCIT_C61410, NCIT_C111114

ALT DEFINITION

A type of RNA found in cells and in blood. MicroRNAs are smaller than many other types of RNA and can bind to messenger RNAs (mRNAs) to block them from making proteins. MicroRNAs are being studied in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer., A sequence of single-stranded RNA which is typically 20-25 nucleotides in length and may regulate the expression of other genes. miRNAs are transcribed from DNA, but are not translated into proteins.

Maps To

miRNA

Preferred Name

MicroRNA

Semantic Type

Nucleic Acid, Nucleoside, or Nucleotide

UMLS CUI

C1101610

code

C25966