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Comprehensive analysis of circRNA expression profiles and circRNA-associated ceRNA networks in age-related changes of mouse thymus

ABSTRACT: Our findings further expand the current knowledge regarding the biology of ceRNAs and their regulatory roles in thymic development and involution process. These newly discovered networks provide more ideas for further research about age-related thymic changes in the future.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE139653 | GEO | 2020/06/22

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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