English Dictionary

riboswitch

名詞

(biochemistry) A segment within the leading end of a messenger RNA transcript that is able to gauge the cell's need for the protein encoded by the rest of the message, then to rearrange its shape to control whether that protein is manufactured

日本語の意味

リボスイッチ：生化学において、メッセンジャーRNAの先頭部分に存在する領域で、細胞内のタンパク質需要を感知し、形状を再構成することでそのタンパク質の合成を制御する機能を持つ、RNAのモジュール。

During the stress response, the riboswitch in the mRNA rapidly changed conformation to halt production of the enzyme.

ストレス応答時、mRNAの5'末端にあるリボスイッチが急速に立体構造を変化させ、酵素の合成を停止させた。

意味（1）

(biochemistry) A segment within the leading end of a messenger RNA transcript that is able to gauge the cell's need for the protein encoded by the rest of the message, then to rearrange its shape to control whether that protein is manufactured

For example, a riboswitch responsible for sensing flavin mononucleotide (FMN) levels is present in the 5' leader of riboflavin mrna

riboswitches （ plural ）