RNA, Ribosomal, 5S

Constituent of the 50S subunit of prokaryotic ribosomes containing about 120 nucleotides and 34 proteins. It is also a constituent of the 60S subunit of eukaryotic ribosomes. 5S rRNA is involved in initiation of polypeptide synthesis.

Year introduced: 1991(1988)

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Tree Number(s): D13.444.735.686.650

MeSH Unique ID: D012341

Entry Terms:

• 5S Ribosomal RNA
• Ribosomal RNA, 5S
• RNA, 5S Ribosomal
• 5S rRNA
• rRNA, 5S

Previous Indexing:

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

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides
Nucleic Acids
RNA
RNA, Ribosomal
RNA, Ribosomal, 5S