The miRBase microRNA database – driving the development of commercial microRNA research tools, diagnostics and therapeutics

Impact: Technological impacts, Economic, Health and wellbeing, Policy

Narrative

miRBase is a free online database of microRNA genes, developed and maintained by University of Manchester researchers. miRBase is the sole authority of what is and is not a microRNA, and therefore impacts all microRNA research worldwide, including in commercial and clinical sectors. The website attracts 20,000-30,000 monthly users, approximately 10% of whom are from commercial companies. miRBase data underpins commercially-successful research tools, diagnostics and therapeutics. More than 15 companies worldwide sell microRNA resources built from miRBase sequences. Novel therapeutics based on microRNAs defined by miRBase are in development and clinical trial. International genomic policy groups adopt miRBase standards on microRNAs.
Impact date1 Aug 2013 → 31 Jul 2020
Category of impactTechnological impacts, Economic, Health and wellbeing, Policy
Impact levelAdoption

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Institute for Data Science and AI

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