Life: The Science of Biology
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Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
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Chapter 16.5, Problem 5R
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The function of miRNA (micro ribonucleic acids) drugs in the treatment of cancer.
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The miRNA are small RNA molecules that are involved in the gene expression regulation in various processes. These small RNAs play a considerable role in targeting pathways of human diseases. These are now attracted to pharmaceuticals for therapeutic interventions, especially for the treatment of cancer.
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