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RNA editing by base deamination : more enzymes, more targets, new mysteries

Gerber, A. P. and Keller, W.. (2001) RNA editing by base deamination : more enzymes, more targets, new mysteries. Trends in Biochemical Sciences, 26 (6). pp. 376-384.

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Abstract

The posttranscriptional modification of messenger RNA precursors (pre-mRNAs) by base deamination can profoundly alter the physiological function of the encoded proteins. The recent identification of tRNA-specific adenosine deaminases (ADATs) has led to the suggestion that these enzymes, as well as the cytidine and adenosine deaminases acting on pre-mRNAs (CDARs and ADARs), belong to a superfamily of RNA-dependent deaminases. This superfamily might have evolved from an ancient cytidine deaminase. This article reviews the reactions catalysed by these enzymes and discusses their evolutionary relationships.
Faculties and Departments:05 Faculty of Science > Departement Biozentrum > Former Organization Units Biozentrum > Cell Biology (Keller)
05 Faculty of Science > Departement Biozentrum > Growth & Development
UniBasel Contributors:Keller, Walter
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0968-0004
e-ISSN:0167-7640
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
Language:English
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Last Modified:08 Nov 2017 07:45
Deposited On:22 Mar 2012 13:19

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