Scientists uncover alternative pathway of microRNA generation

Monday, May 3, 2010 - 01:40 in Biology & Nature

MicroRNAs control gene expression with the help of a unique class of proteins called Argonautes. Researchers now report that in animal cells, one of Argonautes, called Ago2, has a different role -- it helps generate microRNAs instead. The study points to an alternative pathway of microRNA generation.

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