Fine-tuning of the innate immune response by microRNAs

Immunol Cell Biol. 2007 Aug-Sep;85(6):458-62. doi: 10.1038/sj.icb.7100091. Epub 2007 Jul 10.

Abstract

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are emerging as potent regulators of many biological processes, including cellular differentiation and disease. Recently, miRNA has been directly involved in innate immunity and transduction signalling by Toll-like receptors and the ensuing cytokine response. In this review, we present an overview of what is currently known of the involvement of miRNA and RNA interference components in the fine-tuning of innate immune responses.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antiviral Agents / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Innate / genetics*
  • Immunity, Innate / immunology*
  • MicroRNAs / genetics*
  • MicroRNAs / immunology*
  • RNA Interference
  • Virus Diseases / therapy
  • Viruses / drug effects

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • MicroRNAs