IDENTIFICATION OF MICRO-RNAS IN CALENDULA OFFICINALIS: NEW INSIGHTS INTO HERBAL MEDICINE
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of single stranded, non-coding, small RNAs (18–22 nucleotides) that play important roles in plant and animal biological processes by acting as gene expression regulators at a post-transcriptional level. Nevertheless, no miRNA has been identified in marigold (Calendul...
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| author | Sala-Cirtog Maria Seclaman Edward Sirbu Ovidiu Ioan Anghel Andrei |
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| description | MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of single stranded, non-coding, small RNAs (18–22 nucleotides) that play important roles in plant and
animal biological processes by acting as gene expression regulators at a post-transcriptional level. Nevertheless, no miRNA has been identified
in marigold (Calendula officinalis), a very well known medicinal plant.In this study, total RNA from marigold was extracted, then, using Nextgeneration sequencing and homology approaches, potential miRNAs were predicted. A total of 4 conserved miRNAs, with 0 mismatches, were
identified in marigold: ath-miR166a, osa-miR166h, ppt-miR894 and ath-miR817. The miR166 family is one of the most conserved family in the
plant kingdom, as well as in many medicinal plants with a potential impact on mammals. The potentially conserved miRNAs from Calendula
were identified only in the inflorescence, which is the part used for medicinal purposes. Our findings provide new information regarding plant
miRNAs in marigold. This approach could open up the way for further researches regarding miRNAs and their role as possible novel therapeutic
options in medicinal plants. The potential of miRNA therapeutics, could lead to a modern definition of pharmacognosy |
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| spelling | doaj.art-397b78b85ed14d9fb5e0b90e962009152022-12-22T01:57:52ZengVictor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy TimisoaraResearch and Clinical Medicine2360-11242537-53932018-12-01IIII1619IDENTIFICATION OF MICRO-RNAS IN CALENDULA OFFICINALIS: NEW INSIGHTS INTO HERBAL MEDICINE Sala-Cirtog Maria0Seclaman Edward1Sirbu Ovidiu Ioan2Anghel Andrei3Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, RomaniaVictor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, RomaniaVictor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, RomaniaVictor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, RomaniaMicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of single stranded, non-coding, small RNAs (18–22 nucleotides) that play important roles in plant and animal biological processes by acting as gene expression regulators at a post-transcriptional level. Nevertheless, no miRNA has been identified in marigold (Calendula officinalis), a very well known medicinal plant.In this study, total RNA from marigold was extracted, then, using Nextgeneration sequencing and homology approaches, potential miRNAs were predicted. A total of 4 conserved miRNAs, with 0 mismatches, were identified in marigold: ath-miR166a, osa-miR166h, ppt-miR894 and ath-miR817. The miR166 family is one of the most conserved family in the plant kingdom, as well as in many medicinal plants with a potential impact on mammals. The potentially conserved miRNAs from Calendula were identified only in the inflorescence, which is the part used for medicinal purposes. Our findings provide new information regarding plant miRNAs in marigold. This approach could open up the way for further researches regarding miRNAs and their role as possible novel therapeutic options in medicinal plants. The potential of miRNA therapeutics, could lead to a modern definition of pharmacognosyhttps://www.resclinmed.eu/public/data_files/articles/63/article_63.pdfplant microRNAherbal medicinecalendula officinalisbioinformatics |
| spellingShingle | Sala-Cirtog Maria Seclaman Edward Sirbu Ovidiu Ioan Anghel Andrei IDENTIFICATION OF MICRO-RNAS IN CALENDULA OFFICINALIS: NEW INSIGHTS INTO HERBAL MEDICINE Research and Clinical Medicine plant microRNA herbal medicine calendula officinalis bioinformatics |
| title | IDENTIFICATION OF MICRO-RNAS IN CALENDULA OFFICINALIS: NEW INSIGHTS INTO HERBAL MEDICINE |
| title_full | IDENTIFICATION OF MICRO-RNAS IN CALENDULA OFFICINALIS: NEW INSIGHTS INTO HERBAL MEDICINE |
| title_fullStr | IDENTIFICATION OF MICRO-RNAS IN CALENDULA OFFICINALIS: NEW INSIGHTS INTO HERBAL MEDICINE |
| title_full_unstemmed | IDENTIFICATION OF MICRO-RNAS IN CALENDULA OFFICINALIS: NEW INSIGHTS INTO HERBAL MEDICINE |
| title_short | IDENTIFICATION OF MICRO-RNAS IN CALENDULA OFFICINALIS: NEW INSIGHTS INTO HERBAL MEDICINE |
| title_sort | identification of micro rnas in calendula officinalis new insights into herbal medicine |
| topic | plant microRNA herbal medicine calendula officinalis bioinformatics |
| url | https://www.resclinmed.eu/public/data_files/articles/63/article_63.pdf |
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