Modifications on Translation Initiation
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چکیده
Two studies by Meyer et al. and Wang et al. demonstrate a role for m(6)A modification of mRNA in stimulating translation initiation. These findings add to the growing number of diverse mechanisms for translation initiation in eukaryotes.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cell
دوره 163 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015