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PiRNAs, master regulators of gene expression

Cell Research (2014) 24(7) 779-780
DOI: 10.1038/cr.2014.78
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Piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) have a major function in the repression of transposable elements in the germline; in addition, they have been proposed to regulate gene expression. A recent study in Cell Research reveals a general role for piRNAs in the massive mRNA decay during mouse spermiogenesis, reinforcing this emerging function of piRNAs.© 2014 IBCB, SIBS, CAS All rights reserved.

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Simonelig, M. (2014). PiRNAs, master regulators of gene expression. Cell Research, 24(7), 779–780. https://doi.org/10.1038/cr.2014.78

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