First characterization and validation of turbot microRNAs

MicroRNAs are usually found in the center of regulatory networks, hence their characterization and study are critical for understanding a broad array of biological processes. The findings reported here - miRNA sequencing, characterization, mapping to the genome, validation of relevant and novel miRNAs and target prediction are an important resource for aquaculture, since understanding the involvement in immunology, growth or sex differentiation of these microRNAs can increase the knowledge on the physiology of these processes, which is important to better manipulate these traits and improve aquaculture production.