Unveiling the orchestration: mycobacterial small RNAs as key mediators in host-pathogen interactions.

Small RNA (sRNA) molecules, a class of non-coding RNAs, have emerged as pivotal players in the regulation of gene expression and cellular processes. and other pathogenic mycobacteria produce diverse small RNA species that modulate bacterial physiology and pathogenesis. Recent advances in RNA sequencing have enabled identification of novel small RNAs and characterization of their regulatory functions.