Non-coding RNAs have recently emerged as crucial regulators of gene expression. Here Rutnam et al.identify a pseudogene complementary to the 3′-UTR of the TUSC2 tumour suppressor that regulates TUSC2 levels by acting as a decoy for endogenous microRNAs and thereby inhibits tumorigenesis.
- Zina Jeyapalan Rutnam
- William W. Du
- Burton B. Yang