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Non-Coding RNAs

Meaning

Non-Coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are RNA molecules that are transcribed from the genome but are not translated into proteins, yet they exert profound regulatory control over gene expression at transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. Specific classes, like microRNAs (miRNAs), are significant regulators within the endocrine system, influencing hormone synthesis and receptor responsiveness. They represent a layer of complex epigenetic control.