MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs found in eukaryotic organisms that regulate gene expression. Dismissed as “junk” until about a decade ago, it is now widely accepted that they play an important functional role in a wide array of cellular processes.
MiRNAs regulate gene expression by targeting individual or multiple messenger RNAs (mRNAs). Perfect or partial base pairing with the target mRNA promotes cleavage of the RNA in plants and inhibition of protein translation in animals. Many studies have demonstrated that dysregulation of these miRNAs is associated with various diseases suggesting there is potential for use of miRNAs in diagnosis and treatment.
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miRNA Microarray Service – LC Sciences provides a microRNA (miRNA) expression profiling service using microarrays based on our in-house developed µParaflo® technology platform. We have standard arrays for all mature miRNAs of all species available in the latest version of the miRBase database (Release 21, July 2014). Our service is comprehensive and includes sample labeling, array hybridization, image data processing and in-depth data analysis. Two-three weeks after receiving your total RNA samples, we’ll send you both the raw and fully analyzed data. [Learn more…]
Reference
- Redell JB, Moore AN, Ward Iii NH, Hergenroeder GW, Dash PK. (2010) Human traumatic brain injury alters plasma microRNA levels. J Neurotrauma 27(12):2147-56. [abstract]
- Ali S, Almhanna K, Chen W, Philip PA, Sarkar FH. (2010) Differentially expressed miRNAs in the plasma may provide a molecular signature for aggressive pancreatic cancer. Am J Transl Res 3(1):28-47. [article]
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs found in eukaryotic organisms that regulate gene expression. Dismissed as “junk” until about a decade ago, it is now widely accepted that they play an important functional role in a wide array of cellular processes.
MiRNAs regulate gene expression by targeting individual or multiple messenger RNAs (mRNAs). Perfect or partial base pairing with the target mRNA promotes cleavage of the RNA in plants and inhibition of protein translation in animals. Many studies have demonstrated that dysregulation of these miRNAs is associated with various diseases suggesting there is potential for use of miRNAs in diagnosis and treatment.
Related Service
miRNA Microarray Service – LC Sciences provides a microRNA (miRNA) expression profiling service using microarrays based on our in-house developed µParaflo® technology platform. We have standard arrays for all mature miRNAs of all species available in the latest version of the miRBase database (Release 21, July 2014). Our service is comprehensive and includes sample labeling, array hybridization, image data processing and in-depth data analysis. Two-three weeks after receiving your total RNA samples, we’ll send you both the raw and fully analyzed data. [Learn more…]
Reference
- Redell JB, Moore AN, Ward Iii NH, Hergenroeder GW, Dash PK. (2010) Human traumatic brain injury alters plasma microRNA levels. J Neurotrauma 27(12):2147-56. [abstract]
- Ali S, Almhanna K, Chen W, Philip PA, Sarkar FH. (2010) Differentially expressed miRNAs in the plasma may provide a molecular signature for aggressive pancreatic cancer. Am J Transl Res 3(1):28-47. [article]