Fig. 5.
MicroRNAs may be captured by lncRNAs like a sponge. By attaching to these microRNAs, they stop microRNAs from attaching to their target mRNAs, eliminating post-transcriptional control.
Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.