Micromanagers of the Mind: Micro-RNAs Role in Neuroplasticity
- Huang M. [1] ,
- Balakrishnan L. [1] ,
- Cha A. [1] ,
- Hadweh M. [1] ,
- Hughes B. [1] and
- Dr. Mohaddes G. [1]
2025
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Abstract
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are key regulators of post-transcriptional gene expression in the nervous system, where they fine-tune gene activity. Highly enriched in neural tissue, miRNAs influence neuroplasticity by modulating processes such as neurogenesis, synaptic remodeling, dendritic growth, and mechanisms like long-term potentiation and depression. This project explores how specific miRNAs contribute to these adaptive changes within the brain.
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- California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine