Publications by authors named "Yanwu Lai"
Mol Biol Rep
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- MicroRNAs play a crucial role in various biological functions, including the development of giant panda embryos, which experience a unique stage of embryonic diapause during late pregnancy.
- In a study, researchers identified 120 microRNAs in the plasma of pregnant pandas and found nine that were differentially expressed between early and late pregnancy, particularly noting significant downregulation of miR-25b and miR-47 in late pregnancy.
- The analysis revealed that these microRNAs target a large number of genes involved in the MAPK and Rap1 signaling pathways, which are essential for processes like cell proliferation and differentiation in embryonic development.
