MicroRNAs and gene regulatory networks: managing the impact of noise in biological systems

Héctor Herranz, Stephen M Cohen

281 Citations (Scopus)

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.

Original languageEnglish
JournalGenes & Development
Volume24
Issue number13
Pages (from-to)1339-44
Number of pages6
ISSN0890-9369
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Animals
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Feedback, Physiological
  • Gene Regulatory Networks
  • Genes, Switch
  • Humans
  • MicroRNAs
  • Neurons
  • Protein Interaction Domains and Motifs

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