Chemicals and Drugs

Poly(A)-Binding Proteins

Proteins that bind to the 3' polyadenylated region of MRNA. When complexed with RNA the proteins serve an array of functions such as stabilizing the 3' end of RNA, promoting poly(A) synthesis and stimulating mRNA translation.

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Abstract

Proteins that bind to the 3' polyadenylated region of MRNA. When complexed with RNA the proteins serve an array of functions such as stabilizing the 3' end of RNA, promoting poly(A) synthesis and stimulating mRNA translation.

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  • Poly A-Binding Protein
  • Poly A-Binding Proteins
  • Poly(A)+ mRNA Binding Protein
  • Poly(A)-Binding Protein
  • Poly A Binding Protein
  • Poly A Binding Proteins

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2003; use POLY(A)-BINDING PROTEINS (NM) 1982-2002

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Previous Indexing

  • Carrier Proteins (1982-2002)
  • RNA-Binding Proteins (1994-2002)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Poly(A)-Binding Proteins. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D039102. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D039102
  2. Poly(A)-Binding Proteins. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q76825813