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RNA Cap-Binding Proteins  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Proteins that specifically bind to RNA CAPS and form nuclear cap binding protein complexes. In addition to stabilizing the 5' end of mRNAs, they serve a diverse array of functions such as enhancing mRNA transport out of the CELL NUCLEUS and regulating MRNA TRANSLATION in the CYTOPLASM. A heterodimeric protein complex of RNA cap-binding proteins which binds with high affinity to the 5' MRNA CAP STRUCTURE.

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Entry terms

  • Cap Binding Protein
  • Cap Binding Proteins
  • mRNA Cap Binding Proteins
  • RNA Cap Binding Proteins

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QZJQ0QXB-S

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