MicroRNA expression profiles in pigeon(Columba livia) skeletal muscle satellite cells during differentiation

A comparative profile of miRNAs in pre- and post-differentiated pigeon SMSCs (SMSC-1d and SMSC-5d) was performed by using high-throughput sequencing. We identified known porcine miRNAs, novel miRNAs, and miRNAs that are conserved in other birds and mammals. Our findings demonstrated that miRNAs are extensively involved in the differentiation of SMSCs in pigeons, and provide a valuable resource for the pigeon breeding. Overall design: we investigated miRNA expression profiles from pigeon skeletal muscle satellite cells during differentiation by using high-throughput sequencing technology.