riboswitch SO_0000035
riboswitch
ID: SO_0000035
Class
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.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| INSDC_feature:regulatory | broad synonym | |
| INSDC_qualifier:riboswitch | exact synonym | |
| riboswitch RNA | exact synonym |