Disrupted tRNA Genes and tRNA Fragments: A Perspective on tRNA Gene Evolution
Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs with lengths of approximately 70–100 nt. They are directly involved in protein synthesis by carrying amino acids to the ribosome. In this sense, tRNAs are key molecules that connect the RNA world and the protein world. Thus, study of the evolution of t...
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MDPI AG
2015-01-01
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/5/1/321 |