bta-mir-23a: Bta-mir-23a, a microRNA, has been found to play a role in various biological processes, including the direct targeting of Zfp423 [PMC9931865]. Studies have shown that bta-mir-23a is down-regulated in certain situations, such as in CY compared to CL and YK [PMC6949159]. Downregulation of bta-mir-23a has also been associated with impaired sperm division [PMC9941329]. Bta-mir-23a has been shown to inhibit the key adipogenic transcription factors PPARγ and C/EBPα, leading to decreased fat aggregation [PMC7140828]. It has also been found to suppress certain target genes involved in various biological processes [PMC8928958]. The expression of bta-mir-23a has been detected in different tissues and was found to have ubiquitous expression patterns [PMC7588927]. Furthermore, studies have demonstrated that bta-mir-23a can enhance the differentiation of myogenic cells by targeting MDFIC [PMC7588927]. It has also been associated with muscle contraction and growth factor activity [PMC7588927]. Overall, the research suggests that bta-mir-23a plays a role in various biological processes and may have potential applications for preventing muscle atrophy and promoting myogenesis [PMC7588927].