Translation elongation after assembly of ribosomes on the Cricket paralysis virus internal ribosomal entry site without initiation factors or initiation tRNA

Authors :: Pestova, Tatyana V.
Hellen, Christopher U. T.
Source :: Genes & Development. Jan 15, 2003, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p181, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Research has been conducted on ribosomes assembled on the Cricket paralysis virus without initiation factor or initiator tRNA involvement. Results demonstrate that ribosomes can begin elongation on natural mRNA after initiation without initiator tRNA or initiation factors.

Subjects :: Genetic research -- Analysis
RNA viruses -- Genetic aspects
Genetic translation -- Physiological aspects
Ribosomes -- Genetic aspects
Paralysis -- Causes of
Transfer RNA -- Genetic aspects
Messenger RNA -- Genetic aspects
Biological sciences

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