Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

IRES-dependent viral translational initiation

Term ID
GO:0075522
Synonyms
Definition
Process by which viral mRNA translation is initiated, where a domain in the 5' untranslated region (UTR) of the viral mRNA called an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) binds the host 43S preinitiation complex, circumventing regular cap-dependent translation initiation. 19632368
References
  • VZ:867
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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