Aquilano et al. identify conserved plant miR159a and miR156c in dried nuts and show that these miRNAs target TNF receptor superfamily member 1a to suppress TNF-α-mediated inflammation. This study highlights the potential of plant miR-based oligonucleotides as a therapeutic option to treat metabolic diseases hallmarked by inflammation.
- Katia Aquilano
- Veronica Ceci
- Daniele Lettieri-Barbato