Connexin-43 internal ribosome entry site
| Connexin-43 internal ribosome entry site (IRES) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Predicted secondary structure and sequence conservation of IRES_Cx43 | |
| Identifiers | |
| Symbol | IRES_Cx43 |
| Rfam | RF00487 |
| Other data | |
| RNA type | Cis-reg; IRES |
| Domain(s) | Eukaryota |
| GO | 0043022 |
| SO | 0000243 |
The connexin-43 internal ribosome entry site (IRES) is an RNA element present in the 5' UTR of the mRNA of connexin-43 and allows cap-independent translation. The connexin-43 internal ribosome entry site (IRES) allows cap independent translation during conditions such as heat shock and stress.[1]
References
- ↑ Schiavi, A; Hudder A; Werner R (1999). "Connexin43 mRNA contains a functional internal ribosome entry site". FEBS Lett 464 (3): 118–122. doi:10.1016/S0014-5793(99)01699-3. PMID 10618489.
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