MicroRNAs and Gene Regulatory Networks: Managing the Impact of Noise in Biological Systems

Overview

Journal Genes Dev

Specialty Molecular Biology

Date 2010 Jul 3

PMID 20595229

Citations 208

Authors

Hector Herranz

Stephen M Cohen

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Abstract

Biological systems are continuously challenged by an environment that is variable. Yet, a key feature of developmental and physiological processes is their remarkable stability. This review considers how microRNAs contribute to gene regulatory networks that confer robustness.

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