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Table 1 MiRNAs and its regulatory effects on genes involved in immunity against M. tuberculosis

From: The role of host miRNAs on Mycobacterium tuberculosis

MiRNAs

The role of miRNA

MiR-29

Inhibition of interferon gamma (IFNγ)

MiR-21

Reduced expression of IL-1B

IL-12P3 inhibition

IL-10 increase inhibitory cytokine

MiR-99b

Target TNF-α mRNA transcript

MiR-125

Target TNF-α mRNA transcript

Reduce inflammatory responses

MiR-155

Target TNF-α mRNA transcript

Inhibition of interferon gamma

MiR-144

Inhibition of interferon gamma and TNF-α

MiR-223

Inhibition of Interleukin 6

MiR-26a

Polarization induction of anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage phenotype.