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Table 3 The number of unique mRNA targets of differentially expressed miRNAs in four target tissues, with developmental stage, and in tissue-specific developmental comparisons

From: microRNA profiling in the Weddell seal suggests novel regulatory mechanisms contributing to diving adaptation

Targets of DE miRNAs

Targets of downregulated miRNAs

Targets of upregulated miRNAs

Tissue analysis: relative to all other sample types

 Brain

7450

10,172

 Heart

580

3962

 Muscle

1643

4668

 Plasma

7426

7249

Age analysis: adult relative to pup in all sample types combined

 Adult vs. Pup

4125

4572

Age x Tissue: adult relative to pup for each tissue

 Brain

4560

9111

 Heart

920

2830

 Muscle

5900

4144

 Plasma

0

0