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Zhen Qin1, Peng-Yuan Wang1, Ding-Feng Su1
1Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University , Shanghai , China.
Abstract:
In recent years, miR-124 has emerged as a critical modulator of immunity and inflammation. Here, we summarize studies on the function and mechanism of miR-124 in the immune system and immunity-related diseases. They indicated that miR-124 exerts a crucial role in the development of immune system, regulation of immune responses, and inflammatory disorders. It is evident that miR-124 may serve as an informative diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target in the future.
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