OBO ID: GO:0030422
Term Name: siRNA processing Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • chromatin silencing by small RNA, production of guide RNAs
  • chromatin silencing by small RNA, production of siRNA
  • production of guide RNAs involved in chromatin silencing by small RNA
  • production of guide RNAs involved in RNA interference
  • production of siRNA
  • production of siRNA involved in chromatin silencing by small RNA
  • production of siRNA involved in gene silencing by small RNA
  • production of siRNA involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing by RNA
  • production of siRNA involved in PTGS
  • production of siRNA involved in RNA interference
  • RNA interference, production of guide RNAs
  • RNA interference, production of siRNA
Definition: A process leading to the generation of a functional small interfering RNA (siRNA). Includes the cleavage of double-stranded RNA to form small interfering RNA molecules (siRNAs) of 21-23 nucleotides. May also include amplification of the siRNA by RNA-directed RNA polymerase. (3)
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
PHENOTYPE No data available