... dsRNA; or (b) small interference (si )RNA. The longer dsRNA may generate a large population of siRNA (with 21–23 nucleotides), and the use of longer dsRNA may be advantageous over siRNA. Inthis study, ... of rMIH-B at the arthropodialmembrane of the periopod and returned to the culturetanks. At 24, 48 and 72 h after injection, the hepatopan-creas and ovary of the shrimp were dissected for total RNA ... total RNA preparation, and the hemolymph samples were col-lected for SDS ⁄ PAGE and western blot analysis.Functional study of MeMIH-B by RNAi To prepare a DNA template for the synthesis of dsRNA,DNA...