Progress in research on non-coding RNAs in honey bees
Author of the article:ZHU Yu-Jie LIU Peng YE Liang LI Lai SHI Teng-Fei YU Lin-Sheng
Author's Workplace:Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China;Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China;Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China;Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China;Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China;Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
Key Words:honey bee; ncRNA; division of labor; caste determination; reproductive performance; immune defence
Abstract:
Long, non-coding RNA
(lncRNA), microRNA (miRNA) and circular RNA (circRNA) are classes of non-coding
RNA (ncRNA) that play important roles in regulating various life activities in
organisms. Honeybees are not only important economic pollinators, but also
model organisms for studying complex social behavior in animals. Honeybee
ncRNAs have been a popular research subject in recent years and there has been
considerable progress in this field. This paper introduces the characteristics,
classification and mode of action of the above three types of ncRNAs. We also
summarize the latest research on the role of miRNA, lncRNA, and circRNA in
regulating the division of labor, caste differentiation, reproductive
performance and immune defense, in honeybees.