Translation Regulation Flashcards

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What is the role of (mi)RNAs?

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repression of translation and activation of mRNA decay.

base pairs imperfectly with mRNA 3’ UTR

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How can global repression of translation occur?

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Inactivation of initiation factors(IFs)

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What is the role of RNA interference(RNAi)?

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protection against dsRNA viruses, transposon silencing, and gene regulation

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