19(MicroRNA) Flashcards
1
Q
what is MicroRNA
A
It is a small molecule of nucleotide that control the levels of proteins in the cell
2
Q
How can it control proteins
A
Protein get activated by MESSENGER RNA MOLECULES thus the microRNA SILENCES THE MESSENGER so that the protein is not released
3
Q
what is its use
A
We can Knock out the genes(Supress one gene ) and study its impact in its absence
4
Q
who has developed MicroRNA
A
National Center for Biological Science Banglore
5
Q
What is Lorcaserin
A
It is fat loss drug that has been banned by FDA as well as by India as it has cancer causing agents
