iron_responsive_element SO_0001182
iron_responsive_element
ID: SO_0001182
Class
A regulatory sequence found in the 5' and 3' UTRs of many mRNAs which encode iron-binding proteins. It has a hairpin structure and is recognized by trans-acting proteins known as iron-regulatory proteins.
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Relationships
- is part of: UTR
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| iron responsive element | exact synonym | |
| IRE | exact synonym |