Emerging roles and functional mechanisms of PIWI-interacting RNAs
X Wang, A Ramat, M Simonelig, MF Liu - Nature Reviews Molecular …, 2023 - nature.com
PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are a class of small non-coding RNAs that associate with
proteins of the PIWI clade of the Argonaute family. First identified in animal germ line cells …
proteins of the PIWI clade of the Argonaute family. First identified in animal germ line cells …
PIWI-interacting RNAs: small RNAs with big functions
In animals, PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) of 21–35 nucleotides in length silence
transposable elements, regulate gene expression and fight viral infection. piRNAs guide …
transposable elements, regulate gene expression and fight viral infection. piRNAs guide …
piRNA-guided genome defense: from biogenesis to silencing
PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) and their associated PIWI clade Argonaute proteins
constitute the core of the piRNA pathway. In gonadal cells, this conserved pathway is crucial …
constitute the core of the piRNA pathway. In gonadal cells, this conserved pathway is crucial …
Mechanisms, applications, and challenges of insect RNA interference
The RNA interference (RNAi) triggered by short/small interfering RNA (siRNA) was
discovered in nematodes and found to function in most living organisms. RNAi has been …
discovered in nematodes and found to function in most living organisms. RNAi has been …
Small RNAs are trafficked from the epididymis to develo** mammalian sperm
The biogenesis of the RNA payload of mature sperm is of great interest, because RNAs
delivered to the zygote at fertilization can affect early development. Here, we tested the …
delivered to the zygote at fertilization can affect early development. Here, we tested the …
One loop to rule them all: the **-pong cycle and piRNA-guided silencing
The PIWI-interacting RNA (piRNA) pathway is a conserved defense mechanism that protects
the genetic information of animal germ cells from the deleterious effects of molecular …
the genetic information of animal germ cells from the deleterious effects of molecular …
PIWI-interacting RNA: its biogenesis and functions
PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are a class of small RNAs that are 24–31 nucleotides in
length. They associate with PIWI proteins, which constitute a germline-specific subclade of …
length. They associate with PIWI proteins, which constitute a germline-specific subclade of …
Transposable elements as essential elements in the control of gene expression
A Gebrie - Mobile DNA, 2023 - Springer
Interspersed repetitions called transposable elements (TEs), commonly referred to as mobile
elements, make up a significant portion of the genomes of higher animals. TEs contribute in …
elements, make up a significant portion of the genomes of higher animals. TEs contribute in …
RNA interference in the nucleus: roles for small RNAs in transcription, epigenetics and beyond
A growing number of functions are emerging for RNA interference (RNAi) in the nucleus, in
addition to well-characterized roles in post-transcriptional gene silencing in the cytoplasm …
addition to well-characterized roles in post-transcriptional gene silencing in the cytoplasm …
PIWI-interacting small RNAs: the vanguard of genome defence
PIWI-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) are a distinct class of small non-coding RNAs that form the
piRNA-induced silencing complex (piRISC) in the germ line of many animal species. The …
piRNA-induced silencing complex (piRISC) in the germ line of many animal species. The …