microRNA and gene expression

Enhancer RNAs alter gene expression: New class of molecules may be key emerging 'enhancer therapy'

In a pair of distinct but complementary papers, researchers illuminate the functional importance of a relatively new class of RNA molecules. The work suggests modulation of “enhancer-directed RNAs” or “eRNAs” could provide a new way to alter gene expression in living cells, perhaps affecting the development or pathology of many diseases.

University of California, San Diego Health Sciences (2013, June 4). Enhancer RNAs alter gene expression: New class of molecules may be key emerging 'enhancer therapy'. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 11, 2013, from http://www.sciencedaily.com­ /releases/2013/06/130604093852.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_environment+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Environment%29