Untranslated Gene Regions and Other Non-coding Elements [electronic resource] : Regulation of Eukaryotic Gene Expression /
Barrett, Lucy W.author.
Fletcher, Sue.author.
Wilton, Steve D.author.
There is now compelling evidence that the complexity of higher organisms correlates with the relative amount of non-coding RNA rather than the number of protein-coding genes. Previously dismissed as “junk DNA”, it is the non-coding regions of the genome that are responsible for regulation, facilitating complex temporal and spatial gene expression through the combinatorial effect of numerous mechanisms and interactions working together to fine-tune gene expression. The major regions involved in regulation of a particular gene are the 5’ and 3’ untranslated regions and introns. In addition, pervasive transcription of complex genomes produces a variety of non-coding transcripts that interact with these regions and contribute to regulation. This book discusses recent insights into the regulatory roles of the untranslated gene regions and non-coding RNAs in the control of complex gene expression, as well as the implications of this in terms of organism complexity and evolution.
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Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction -- Promoter -- 5’ Untranslated Region -- Structure -- Intronic Regions -- 3’ Untranslated Region -- Non-coding RNAs -- Conclusion.
There is now compelling evidence that the complexity of higher organisms correlates with the relative amount of non-coding RNA rather than the number of protein-coding genes. Previously dismissed as “junk DNA”, it is the non-coding regions of the genome that are responsible for regulation, facilitating complex temporal and spatial gene expression through the combinatorial effect of numerous mechanisms and interactions working together to fine-tune gene expression. The major regions involved in regulation of a particular gene are the 5’ and 3’ untranslated regions and introns. In addition, pervasive transcription of complex genomes produces a variety of non-coding transcripts that interact with these regions and contribute to regulation. This book discusses recent insights into the regulatory roles of the untranslated gene regions and non-coding RNAs in the control of complex gene expression, as well as the implications of this in terms of organism complexity and evolution.
Animal genetics.
Plant genetics.
Medical genetics.
Nucleic acids.
Animal Genetics and Genomics.
Plant Genetics and Genomics.
Gene Function.
Nucleic Acid Chemistry.
Life sciences.
Medical genetics.
Nucleic acids.
Plant breeding.
Animal Genetics and Genomics.
Plant Genetics & Genomics.
Gene Function.
Nucleic Acid Chemistry.