riboswitch [SO_0000035]

A riboswitch is a part of an mRNA that can act as a direct sensor of small molecules to control their own expression. A riboswitch is a cis element in the 5’ end of an mRNA, that acts as a direct sensor of metabolites.

riboswitch

ID: SO_0000035

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A riboswitch is a part of an mRNA that can act as a direct sensor of small molecules to control their own expression. A riboswitch is a cis element in the 5' end of an mRNA, that acts as a direct sensor of metabolites.

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Synonym Scope Reference
INSDC_feature:regulatory broad synonym
INSDC_qualifier:riboswitch exact synonym
riboswitch RNA exact synonym