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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > nucleic acids > RNA > messenger RNA > 5' untranslated regions
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides > nucleic acids > RNA > messenger RNA > 5' untranslated regions
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides > nucleic acids > RNA > messenger RNA > 5' untranslated regions
Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > nucleotide sequences > regulatory sequences > 5' untranslated regions
Preferred Term:

5' untranslated regions

Definition:
The sequence at the 5' end of the messenger RNA that does not code for product. This sequence contains the ribosome binding site and other transcription and translation regulating sequences.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
messenger RNA, regulatory sequences
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • transcript leader
  • 5' un-translated regions
  • 5' UTRs
  • 5' leader sequence
  • mRNA leader sequences
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/49408
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