Introns
Sequences of DNA in the genes that are located between the EXONS. They are transcribed along with the exons but are removed from the primary gene transcript by RNA SPLICING to leave mature RNA. Some introns code for separate genes.
Year introduced: 1987
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Tree Number(s): G05.360.340.024.220.400, G05.360.340.024.340.137.515
MeSH Unique ID: D007438
Entry Terms:
- Intron
- Intervening Sequences
- Sequences, Intervening
- Intervening Sequence
- Sequence, Intervening
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