StRNA
StRNA
StRNA (pronounced as /ɛs tiː ɑːr en eɪ/), also known as Small Temporal RNA, is a type of non-coding RNA that functions in the regulation of gene expression.
Etymology
The term "StRNA" is an acronym derived from "Small Temporal RNA". The term "temporal" refers to the time-dependent manner in which these RNAs function.
Function
StRNAs are involved in the regulation of gene expression. They achieve this by binding to specific mRNA molecules and preventing their translation into protein. This process is known as RNA interference.
Related Terms
- RNA: Ribonucleic acid, a molecule similar to DNA. RNA is involved in various cellular functions, including protein synthesis and gene regulation.
- mRNA: Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it specifies the amino acid sequence of the protein products of gene expression.
- RNA interference: A biological process in which RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation, by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules.
- Gene expression: The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on StRNA
- Wikipedia's article - StRNA
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