uORF [SO_0002027]

A short open reading frame that is found in the 5’ untranslated region of an mRNA and plays a role in translational regulation.

uORF

ID: SO_0002027

Class

A short open reading frame that is found in the 5' untranslated region of an mRNA and plays a role in translational regulation.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
upstream ORF exact synonym
regulatory uORF exact synonym