Figure 1. Disease- and stage- specific alterations of miRNA expression.

miRNA expression was measured in non-inflamed and inflamed UC and CD tissues and computed vs. that measured in healthy controls. The total numbers of miRNAs that were underexpressed and overexpressed in non-inflamed (dark-colored ovals) or inflamed (light-colored ovals) IBD tissues, as well as those that were commonly altered in both states of the disease (intersect between light and dark-colored ovals) were determined. UC (A) or CD (B) tissues were considered independently. (C) miRNAs that were underexpressed and overexpressed in non-inflamed UC (dark-blue) or non-inflamed CD (dark-red), as well as those that were commonly altered in both diseases (intersect between ovals) were determined. Underexpressed miRNAs are underlined. Bolded characters, miRNA with statistically significant dysregulation of expression relative to healthy controls (p≤0.05).