Phenomena and Processes

RNA Stability

The extent to which an RNA molecule retains its structural integrity and resists degradation by RNASE, and base-catalyzed HYDROLYSIS, under changing in vivo or in vitro conditions.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The extent to which an RNA molecule retains its structural integrity and resists degradation by RNASE, and base-catalyzed HYDROLYSIS, under changing in vivo or in vitro conditions.

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Synonyms

18 entry terms
  • Stability, RNA
  • RNA Decay
  • RNA Degradation
  • RNA Instability
  • mRNA Decay
  • mRNA Degradation
  • mRNA Instability
  • mRNA Stability
  • mRNA Transcript Degradation
  • Decay, RNA
  • Decay, mRNA
  • Degradation, RNA
  • Degradation, mRNA
  • Degradation, mRNA Transcript
  • Instability, RNA
  • Instability, mRNA
  • Stability, mRNA
  • Transcript Degradation, mRNA

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5 allowable subheadings

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

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific RNA if pertinent

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History Note

2000

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  1. G02.111.780

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. RNA Stability. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020871. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020871
  2. RNA Stability. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71227787