This thorough volume provides an in-depth introduction to and discussion of microRNAs (miRs) and their targets, miR functions, and computational techniques applied in miR research, thus serving the need for a comprehensive book focusing on miR target genes, miR regulation mechanisms, miR functions performed in various human diseases, and miR databases/knowledgebases. Without prior knowledge of the area of study, computational biologists, computer scientists, bioinformaticians, bench biologists, as well as clinical investigators will find it easy to follow the techniques in this collection. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include the kind of detailed implementation advice that ensures successful results.
Accessible and practical, Bioinformatics in MicroRNA Research functions as an ideal guide for researchers of all backgrounds to explore this vital area of study.
Editors and Affiliations
School of Computing, University of South Alabama, Mobile, USA
Jingshan Huang
Department of Pharmacology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, USA
Glen M. Borchert
Department of Computer and Information Science, University of Oregon, Eugene, USA
Dejing Dou
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA
Jun (Luke) Huan
School of Bioengineering, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
Wenjun Lan
Mitchel Cancer Institute, University of South Alabama, Mobile, USA
Ming Tan
Department of Endocrinology, First Affiliated Hospital, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
Bin Wu
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Bioinformatics in MicroRNA Research
Editors: Jingshan Huang, Glen M. Borchert, Dejing Dou, Jun (Luke) Huan, Wenjun Lan, Ming Tan, Bin Wu