Identification and characterization of skin color microRNAs in Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) by Illumina sequencing
Abstract Background MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous, small (21–25 nucleotide), non-coding RNAs that play important roles in numerous biological processes. Koi carp exhibit diverse color patterns, making it an ideal subject for studying the genetics of pigmentation. However, the influence of miRNAs...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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Series: | BMC Genomics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-5189-5 |