Abstract
Recent evidence suggests that post-transcriptional events that are executed in the cytoplasm can be predetermined during transcription. Here, I speculate that this is a widespread mode of regulation and discuss the potential mechanisms, advantages and implications of such a regulatory strategy.
© 2011 Landes Bioscience
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Active Transport, Cell Nucleus
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Animals
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Cytoplasm / metabolism*
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Humans
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Models, Genetic
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Protein Binding
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Protein Biosynthesis
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RNA Processing, Post-Transcriptional*
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RNA, Messenger / genetics*
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RNA, Messenger / metabolism
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RNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism
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Transcription, Genetic*
Substances
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RNA, Messenger
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RNA-Binding Proteins