Long noncoding RNAs in development: solidifying the Lncs to Hox gene regulation

Cell Rep. 2013 Oct 17;5(1):1-2. doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2013.09.033.

Abstract

Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are pervasively expressed in mammals, although their functions during development remain poorly understood. In this issue of Cell Reports, Delpretti et al. and Li et al. suggest essential roles for lncRNAs in coordinating Hox gene expression.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bone and Bones / abnormalities*
  • Cecum / embryology*
  • Cecum / physiology*
  • Female
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental*
  • Genes, Homeobox*
  • Humans
  • RNA, Long Noncoding / biosynthesis*
  • RNA, Long Noncoding / genetics*

Substances

  • RNA, Long Noncoding