Chemicals and Drugs

Ribosomal DNA

DNA sequences encoding RIBOSOMAL RNA and the segments of DNA separating the individual ribosomal RNA genes, referred to as RIBOSOMAL SPACER DNA.

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Abstract

DNA sequences encoding RIBOSOMAL RNA and the segments of DNA separating the individual ribosomal RNA genes, referred to as RIBOSOMAL SPACER DNA.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • DNA, Ribosomal
  • rDNA

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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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Indexing Annotation

DNA, RIBOSOMAL SPACER is also available

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Previous Indexing

  • DNA (1966-1984)
  • Ribosomes (1966-1984)

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  1. D13.444w.308w.475w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ribosomal DNA. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004275. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004275
  2. Ribosomal DNA. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribosomal_DNA
  3. Ribosomal DNA. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q426560