RNA, Ribosomal, 5.8S

Constituent of the 60S subunit of eukaryotic ribosomes. 5.8S rRNA is involved in the initiation of polypeptide synthesis in eukaryotes.

Year introduced: 1991(1988)

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Tree Number(s): D13.444.735.686.660

MeSH Unique ID: D012340

Entry Terms:

• 5.8S RRNA
• 5.8S Ribosomal RNA
• Ribosomal RNA, 5.8S
• RNA, 5.8S Ribosomal

Previous Indexing:

• RNA (1966-1970)
• RNA, Ribosomal (1971-1987)

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Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides
Nucleic Acids
RNA
RNA, Ribosomal
RNA, Ribosomal, 5.8S