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Preferred term

RNA, Spliced Leader  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The small RNAs which provide spliced leader sequences, SL1, SL2, SL3, SL4 and SL5 (short sequences which are joined to the 5' ends of pre-mRNAs by TRANS-SPLICING). They are found primarily in primitive eukaryotes (protozoans and nematodes).

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • SL RNA
  • Spliced Leader RNA

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-L5TCS8FV-G

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