Chemicals and Drugs

Ribosomal 28S RNA

Constituent of the 60S subunit of eukaryotic ribosomes. 28S rRNA is involved in the initiation of polypeptide synthesis in eukaryotes.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Constituent of the 60S subunit of eukaryotic ribosomes. 28S rRNA is involved in the initiation of polypeptide synthesis in eukaryotes.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • 28S Ribosomal RNA
  • 28S rRNA
  • RNA, Ribosomal, 28S
  • RNA, 28S Ribosomal
  • Ribosomal RNA, 28S

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Aspects Covered

29 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, 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

91(88); was see under RNA, RIBOSOMAL 1988-90

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Previous Indexing

  • RNA (1966-1970)
  • RNA, Ribosomal (1971-1987)

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  1. D13.444w.735w.686w.690w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ribosomal 28S RNA. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012339. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012339
  2. Ribosomal 28S RNA. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28S_ribosomal_RNA
  3. Ribosomal 28S RNA. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4632704