miRNAs from WSSV-infected Penaeus monodon hemocyte and their target immune-related mRNAs were identified.
The expression of pmo-miR-315 and pmo-miR-750, were highly responsive to WSSV infection in hemocyte.
The miRNA/mRNA interaction of the highly conserved miRNA, pmo-bantam and KuSPI was confirmed.
pmo-bantam was a negative regulator of KuSPI in lymphoid organ of WSSV-infected shrimp.