snRNA processing

Term ID

GO:0016180

Synonyms

• snRNA maturation
• snRNA production

Definition

Any process involved in the conversion of a primary small nuclear RNA (snRNA) transcript into a mature snRNA molecule. The primary function of snRNAs is processing pre-messenger RNA in the nucleus. They have also been shown to aid in the regulation of transcription factors (7SK RNA) or RNA polymerase II (B2 RNA), and maintaining the telomeres. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO