MicroRNA

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MicroRNA
TermMicroRNA
Short definitionmicroRNA - (pronounced) (MY-kroh.
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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microRNA - (pronounced) (MY-kroh. . . ) A type of RNA found in cells and blood. MicroRNAs are smaller than many other types of RNA and can bind to messenger RNAs (mRNAs) to prevent them from making proteins. MicroRNAs are studied in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Also called miRNA

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