3' non-coding region sequences in eukaryotic messenger RNA

Nature. 1976 Sep 16;263(5574):211-4. doi: 10.1038/263211a0.

Abstract

The sequence A-A-U-A-A-A is present in six different purified messenger RNA molecules (specifically the alpha-and beta-globulin mRNAs of rabbit and human, the immunoglobulin light chain mRNA of mouse (MOPC 21) and the ovalbumin mRNA of chicken) about 20 residues away from the 3'-terminal poly (A) sequence. In addition, a large selection of the 3' non-coding regions of rabbit and human globulin mRNAs (both the alpha and beta globin mRNAs) are 85% homologous, demonstrating that this region is significantly conserved in evolution.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • Biological Evolution
  • Chickens
  • Globins / biosynthesis
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains / biosynthesis
  • Mice
  • Myeloma Proteins / biosynthesis
  • Ovalbumin / biosynthesis
  • Poly A / analysis
  • RNA, Messenger / analysis*
  • Rabbits
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin Light Chains
  • Myeloma Proteins
  • RNA, Messenger
  • Poly A
  • Globins
  • Ovalbumin

Associated data

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