U-turns and regulatory RNAs

T Franch, K Gerdes

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Abstract

Conventional antisense RNAs, such as those controlling plasmid replication and maintenance, inhibit the function of their target RNAs rapidly and efficiently Novel findings show that a common Ii-turn loop structure mediates fast RNA pairing in the majority of these RNA controlled systems. Usually, an antisense RNA regulates a single, cognate target RNA only. Recent reports, however, show that antisense RNAs can act as promiscuous regulators that control multiple genes in concert to integrate complex physiological responses in Escherichia coli.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftCurrent Opinion in Microbiology
Vol/bind3
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)159-164
Antal sider6
ISSN1369-5274
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2000
Udgivet eksterntJa

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