Identification and profiling of conserved and novel microRNAs from Chinese Qinchuan bovine longissimus thoracis

Abstract

This study confirmed the authenticity of 417 known miRNAs, discovered 104 novel miRNAs in bos taurus, and identified five muscle-specific miRNAs. The identification of novel miRNAs significantly expanded the repertoire of bovine miRNAs and could contribute to further studies on the muscle development of cattle.