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riboswitch
- Term ID
- SO:0000035
- Synonyms
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- 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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