A case for trans translation
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Single protein monomers translated from two separate RNAs have been observed. The discovery has several implications on current views of how RNA is decoded into a protein sequence. A novel mechanism has been discovered wherein 10Sa RNA serves as both transfer RNA and messenger RNA. The 10Sa RNA is unique in that its 3' and 5' ends pair to form a partial structure similar to tRNA which is charged with alanine.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1996
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Duality in the genetic code
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Researchers have described the discovery of a bacterium that has an unusually high number of proteins containing the two amino acids. They have highlighted the increasing awareness of the flexibility of the genetic code.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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The twenty-first amino acid
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Research is presented into the use of the 21st amino acid, selenocysteine, which codes as UGA, by mammalian cells.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2000
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