A subclass of small RNAs is encoded by exons of protein-coding genes
Overall, our analysis suggests that the number of protein-coding transcripts serving as host genes is greater than previously recognized. Our small RNA host gene classifications may serve as a resource to shed new light on small RNA biology, specific host genes, and gene regulation.
Authors
- Tyron Chang
- Dustin C. Hancks (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2720-2545)
Institutions
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities (US)
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (US)
- Southwestern Medical Center (US)
- National Animal Disease Center (US)
- Southwestern Medical Center (US)
- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Genomics
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-025-11982-3
- Primary Topic
- MicroRNA in disease regulation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00