Phenomena and Processes

Genetic Transcription Termination

The discontinuation of transcription at the end of a transcription unit, including the recognition of termination sites and release of the newly synthesized RNA molecule.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The discontinuation of transcription at the end of a transcription unit, including the recognition of termination sites and release of the newly synthesized RNA molecule.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Transcription Termination, Genetic
  • Termination, Genetic Transcription

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Aspects Covered

4 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2013

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Previous Indexing

  • Transcription, Genetic (1974-2012)

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Tree Numbers

  1. G02.111.873w.687
  2. G05.297w.700w.687

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Genetic Transcription Termination. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D061806. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D061806
  2. Genetic Transcription Termination. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71229741