microRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs that play important roles in posttranscriptional gene regulation. In animal cells, miRNAs regulate their targets by translational inhibition and mRNA destabilization. Here, we review recent work in animal models that provide insight into the diverse roles of miRNAs in vivo.icroRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs that play important roles in posttranscriptional gene regulation. In animal cells, miRNAs regulate their targets by translational inhibition and mRNA destabilization. Here, we review recent work in animal models that provide insight into the diverse roles of miRNAs in vivo.
Polymer Definition. A polymer is a large molecule made up of chains or rings of linked monomer units. Polymers usually have high melting and boiling points. Examples: PVC (poly vinyl chloride), polystyrene, cellulose.olymer Definition. A polymer is a large molecule made up of chains or rings of linked monomer units. Polymers usually have high melting and boiling points. Examples: PVC (poly vinyl chloride), polystyrene, cellulose.
polymer-Computer Definition. (1) Meaning many parts, it is a material constructed of smaller molecules of the same substance that form larger molecules. For example, plastic is a synthetic polymer, while protein is a natural polymer.See polymer semiconductor.plural polymers). ( 1 organic chemistry) A long or larger molecule consisting of a chain or network of many repeating units, formed by chemically bonding together many identical or similar small molecules called monomers. 2  A polymer is formed by polymerization, the joining of many monomer molecules.