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MicroRNA biogenesis and regulation of bone remodeling
Kristina Kapinas1, Anne M Delany
1Cell Biology Department, Room S7-318, University of Massachusetts Medical School, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA.
Abstract:
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are key post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression. This review will highlight our current understanding of miRNA biogenesis and mechanisms of action, and will summarize recent work on the role of miRNAs, including the miR-29 family, in bone remodeling. These studies represent the first steps in demonstrating the importance of miRNAs in the control of osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation and function. An in-depth understanding of the roles of these regulatory RNAs in the skeleton will be critical for the development of new therapeutics aimed at treating bone loss and perhaps facilitating fracture repair.
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