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riboswitch

Term ID
SO:0000035
Synonyms
  • INSDC_feature:regulatory
  • INSDC_qualifier:riboswitch
  • riboswitch RNA
Definition
A riboswitch is a part of an mRNA that can act as a direct sensor of small molecules to control their own expression. A riboswitch is a cis element in the 5' end of an mRNA, that acts as a direct sensor of metabolites. 2820954
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