Exploring the Alternative Splicing of Long Noncoding RNAs

Trends Genet. 2021 Aug;37(8):695-698. doi: 10.1016/j.tig.2021.03.010. Epub 2021 Apr 21.

Abstract

Like protein-coding genes, long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) genes are composed of introns and exons. After their transcription, lncRNAs are subject to constitutive and/or alternative splicing. Here, we describe the current knowledge on lncRNA splice variants and their functional implications in cell biology.

Keywords: alternative splicing; long noncoding RNA; splice variant.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alternative Splicing / genetics*
  • DNA, Recombinant / genetics*
  • Exons / genetics
  • Introns / genetics
  • RNA, Long Noncoding / genetics*

Substances

  • DNA, Recombinant
  • RNA, Long Noncoding