Regulation of a protein synthesis initiation factor by adenovirus virus-associated RNAI

Patricia A. Reichel, William C. Merrick, John Siekierka, Michael B. Mathews

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Abstract

A small RNA accumulating late in adenovirus infection is required for efficient protein synthesis, although not specifically for the translation of viral proteins. This RNA maintains the activity of an initiation factor catalysing the earliest step of polypeptide chain initiation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)196-200
Number of pages5
JournalNature
Volume313
Issue number5999
DOIs
StatePublished - 1985

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