Distinct expression pattern of miRNAs in Marek’s disease virus infected-chicken splenic tumors and non-tumorous spleen tissues

To gain more insight into the molecular mechanisms of the tumorigenesis of MDV, we used microarrays to screen host and viral miRNAs that were sensitive to infection by MDV. Microarray analysis showed significant differential expression of 79 miRNAs, To determine whether miRNAs were involved in the MDV-induced tumorigenesis, miRNA microarray analysis was performed on GA-infected splenic tumors, GA-infected non-tumorous spleen tissues, and control spleen tissues at 28 dpi.