title: Expression of miRNAs in lymphocytes: a review.
abstract: In this chapter, we provide a review on the functions of the most important miRNAs in lymphocytes. Most of them are involved in lymphopoiesis, immune response, and lymphoid malignancies, highlighting the importance of miRNAs in these cells.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oncology, Center for Applied Medical Research, Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
authors.forename: Raquel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Malumbres
authors.forename: Izidore S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Lossos
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002454:Cell Differentiation / Q000502:physiology; D019337:Hematologic Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D007107:Immune System / Q000502:physiology; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000502:physiology*; D038041:Lymphopoiesis / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D035683:MicroRNAs / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D005810:Multigene Family
chemical_list: D035683:MicroRNAs