Phenomena and Processes

RNA 3' End Processing

The steps that generate the 3' ends of mature RNA molecules. For most mRNAs (RNA, MESSENGER), 3' end processing referred to as POLYADENYLATION includes the addition of POLY A.

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Abstract

The steps that generate the 3' ends of mature RNA molecules. For most mRNAs (RNA, MESSENGER), 3' end processing referred to as POLYADENYLATION includes the addition of POLY A.

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  • 3' End Processing, RNA

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

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2002

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  • RNA Processing, Post-Transcriptional (1984-2001)

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  1. G02.111.760w.225
  2. G03w.839w.225
  3. G05.308w.700w.225

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  1. National Library of Medicine. RNA 3' End Processing. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D026721. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D026721
  2. RNA 3' End Processing. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21118659