miRtron [SO_0001034]
A de-branched intron which mimics the structure of pre-miRNA and enters the miRNA processing pathway without Drosha mediated cleavage.
miRtron
ID: SO_0001034
Class
A de-branched intron which mimics the structure of pre-miRNA and enters the miRNA processing pathway without Drosha mediated cleavage.
Ruby et al. Nature 448:83 describe a new class of miRNAs that are derived from de-branched introns.
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Relationships
- has part: pre_miRNA
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