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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Main Author: Akio Kanai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-01-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/5/1/321