Phenomena and Processes

RNA 3' Polyadenylation Signals

Sequences found near the 3' end of MESSENGER RNA that direct the cleavage and addition of multiple ADENINE NUCLEOTIDES to the 3' end of mRNA.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Sequences found near the 3' end of MESSENGER RNA that direct the cleavage and addition of multiple ADENINE NUCLEOTIDES to the 3' end of mRNA.

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10 entry terms
  • 3' Polyadenylation Signal
  • RNA 3' Polyadenylation Signal
  • 3' Polyadenylation Signals
  • Polyadenylation Signal, 3'
  • Signals, 3' Polyadenylation
  • AAUAAA RNA Sequence
  • AAUAAA RNA Sequences
  • RNA Sequence, AAUAAA
  • Sequence, AAUAAA RNA
  • Sequences, AAUAAA RNA

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

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History Note

2003

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  1. G02.111.570.080w.689w.687.249
  2. G05.360w.080w.689w.687.249
  3. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.137.775

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. RNA 3' Polyadenylation Signals. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D039104. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D039104
  2. RNA 3' Polyadenylation Signals. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70693569