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In a tight spot: ARE-mRNAs at processing bodies

Authors :
Stoecklin, Georg
Anderson, Paul
Source :
Genes & Development. March 15, 2007, Vol. 21 Issue 6, 627-631
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

A study describes the importance of cytoplasmic processing bodies (PBs) in regulating the decay of mRNA (micro-ribonucleic acid) which consists of an adenine/uridine-rich element (ARE). It was found that ARE promotes the translational silencing and polysome disassembly of the mRNAs.

Subjects

Subjects :
Cytoplasmic filaments -- Research
RNA processing -- Analysis
Brewer's yeast -- Physiological aspects
Brewer's yeast -- Genetic aspects
Uridine -- Structure
Uridine -- Genetic aspects
Biological sciences

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08909369
Volume :
21
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Genes & Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.165473169

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