Phenomena and Processes

R-Loop Structures

An RNA-DNA hybrid structure formed when newly transcribed RNA remains bound to its DNA template. Stability of R-loops may play a role in GENETIC INSTABILITY.

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Abstract

An RNA-DNA hybrid structure formed when newly transcribed RNA remains bound to its DNA template. Stability of R-loops may play a role in GENETIC INSTABILITY.

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6 entry terms
  • R-Loop
  • R-Loops
  • R Loop
  • R Loop Structures
  • R Loops
  • R-Loop Structure

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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2020

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  1. G02.111.570.820w.486w.690w
  2. G05.360w.580w.690w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. R-Loop Structures. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000080870. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000080870
  2. R-Loop Structures. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-loop
  3. R-Loop Structures. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18392863