osa-miR396a-5p: Osa-mir396a-5p is a specific type of small RNA molecule that is mainly expressed in panicles [PMC6167770]. It has been identified as a differential molecule with differential regulations or networks in tillers [PMC5981461]. In a study, it was found that the lncRNA MSTRG.52515.5 acts as an eTM (endogenous target mimic) that interferes with the interaction between osa-mir396a-5p and its target genes OsGRF10 and OsGRF6 [PMC7840536]. Another study identified MSTRG.52515.5 as a potential eTM for osa-mir396a-5p in ceRNA networks prediction [PMC7840536]. It was also observed that osa-mir396a-5p has a similar mature sequence to osamiR821a, osamiR821b, and osamiR821c, but they have different stem loop sequences [PMC3819571]. In the same study, it was predicted that osa-mir396a-5p is one of the submergence-responsive miRNAs expressed during submergence [PMC3819571]. Additionally, during coleoptile senescence, osa-mir396a-5p was highly upregulated (>4-fold) along with other conserved miRNAs such as osamiR160e-5p and osamiR531a [PMC9597502]. In summary, osa-mir396a-5p is an important small RNA molecule expressed in panicles and involved in various regulatory networks. It has been found to have differential regulations and interactions with target genes. Additionally, it plays a role in submergence response and senescence processes.