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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > nucleic acids > RNA > small nuclear RNA
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides > nucleic acids > RNA > small nuclear RNA
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides > nucleic acids > RNA > small nuclear RNA
Preferred Term:

small nuclear RNA

Definition:
Short chains of RNA (100-300 nucleotides long) that are abundant in the nucleus and usually complexed with proteins in snRNPs (small nuclear ribonucleoproteins). Many function in the processing of messenger RNA precursors. Others, the snoRNAs (small nucleolar rna), are involved with the processing of ribosomal RNA precursors.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
RNA
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • snRNA (small nuclear RNA)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/61600
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