MicroRNA in gastrointestinal cell signalling
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Fecal micro RNA Isolation
Published on: October 28, 2020
Priyanka Mishra1, Divya Singh2, Lilly Ganju1
1Immunomodulation Laboratory, Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi, 110054, India.
Abstract:
Our gut forms an important organ and its formation, functioning and homeostasis are maintained by several factors including cell signalling pathways and commensal microflora. These factors affect pathological, physiological and immunological parameters to maintain gut health and prevent its inflammation. Among these, different intracellular signalling pathways play an important role in regulating gut homeostasis. These pathways are in turn regulated by various microRNAs that play a key role in maintaining the balance between tolerance and inflammation. This review highlights the importance of various cell signalling pathways in modulating gut homeostasis and the role specific miRNAs play in their regulation.
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