A guide through present computational approaches for the identification of mammalian microRNA targets.

TitleA guide through present computational approaches for the identification of mammalian microRNA targets.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsSethupathy, P, Megraw, M, Hatzigeorgiou, AG
JournalNat Methods
Volume3
Issue11
Pagination881-6
Date Published2006 Nov
ISSN1548-7091
Keywords3' Untranslated Regions, 5' Untranslated Regions, Animals, Computational Biology, Gene Targeting, Humans, MicroRNAs, Predictive Value of Tests, RNA, Messenger, Sensitivity and Specificity, Software
Abstract

Computational microRNA (miRNA) target prediction is a field in flux. Here we present a guide through five widely used mammalian target prediction programs. We include an analysis of the performance of these individual programs and of various combinations of these programs. For this analysis we compiled several benchmark data sets of experimentally supported miRNA-target gene interactions. Based on the results, we provide a discussion on the status of target prediction and also suggest a stepwise approach toward predicting and selecting miRNA targets for experimental testing.

DOI10.1038/nmeth954
Alternate JournalNat. Methods
PubMed ID17060911
Grant List5T32GM008216 / GM / NIGMS NIH HHS / United States