The role of microRNAs in the pathogenesis of autoimmune disease as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a new class of noncoding RNA which regulate gene expression at post-transcription level.It is believed that miRNAs are widely involved in the pathological and physiological processes,including the proliferation,development,differentiation and apoptosis regulation.(Chin J Lab Med,2013,36:681-684) Key words: microRNAs; Lupus erythematosus; systemic; Arthritis; rheumatoid