Messenger RNA

RNA sequences that serve as templates for protein synthesis. Bacterial mRNAs are generally primary transcripts in that they do not require post-transcriptional processing. Eukaryotic mRNA is synthesized in the nucleus and must be exported to the cytoplasm for translation. Most eukaryotic mRNAs have a sequence of polyadenylic acid at the 3' end, referred to as the poly(A) tail. The function of this tail is not known for certain, but it may play a role in the export of mature mRNA from the nucleus as well as in helping stabilize some mRNA molecules by retarding their degradation in the cytoplasm.

Also Known As:

mRNA; Poly(A) Tail; RNA, Messenger; Non-Polyadenylated mRNA; Poly(A) RNA; Polyadenylated mRNA; Non Polyadenylated mRNA; Polyadenylated Messenger RNA; Polyadenylated RNA; RNA, Polyadenylated Messenger; mRNA, Non Polyadenylated; Messenger RNA, Polyadenylated; Poly(A)+ RNA; Poly(A)+ mRNA; RNA, Messenger, Polyadenylated; RNA, Polyadenylated; mRNA, Non-Polyadenylated; mRNA, Polyadenylated

Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides: 1
- Nucleic Acids: 11752
  - RNA: 69704
    - Messenger RNA: 115441

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