Small cytoplasmic RNA of : transcriptional and phylogenetic analysis Free

Abstract

Using a DNA fragment of scRNA as a probe, a gene encoding the small cytoplasmic RNA was cloned and characterized. scRNA consists of 273 nucleotides; the sequence has comparatively low homology (approximately 70%) with other sequences. Phylogenetic analysis indicated that forms a line of descent distinct from other species. However, despite the low overall homology, both functional nucleotide sequence and secondary structural features defined among signal recognition particle (SRP) RNA family members were well conserved.

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