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RNA Stability
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Definition
: The extent to which an RNA molecule retains its structural integrity and resists degradation by RNASE, and base-catalyzed HYDROLYSIS, under changing in vivo or in vitro conditions.
coordinate with specific RNA if pertinent
See Also
Nucleic Acid Denaturation
;
RNA Cleavage
Examples
Nonsense Mediated mRNA Decay
Other names
Transcript Degradation, mRNA; Stability, mRNA; Stability, RNA; Instability, mRNA; Instability, RNA; Degradation, mRNA Transcript; Degradation, mRNA; Degradation, RNA; Decay, mRNA; Decay, RNA; mRNA Stability; mRNA Instability; mRNA Degradation; RNA Instability; RNA Degradation; mRNA Transcript Degradation; mRNA Decay; RNA Decay
