When the Message Goes Awry: Disease-Producing Mutations that Influence mRNA Content and Performance

Mutations that cause disease commonly occur in the coding sequence and directly influence protein structure and function. However, many diseases result from mutations that influence various aspects of mRNA metabolism, including processing, export, stability, and translational control.

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Veröffentlicht in:Cell 2001-11, Vol.107 (4), p.411-414
Hauptverfasser: Mendell, Joshua T, Dietz, Harry C
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Mutations that cause disease commonly occur in the coding sequence and directly influence protein structure and function. However, many diseases result from mutations that influence various aspects of mRNA metabolism, including processing, export, stability, and translational control.
ISSN:0092-8674
1097-4172
DOI:10.1016/S0092-8674(01)00583-9