U6_snRNA [SO_0000396]

U6 snRNA is a component of the spliceosome which is involved in splicing pre-mRNA. The putative secondary structure consensus base pairing is confined to a short 5’ stem loop, but U6 snRNA is thought to form extensive base-pair interactions with U4 snRNA.

U6_snRNA

ID: SO_0000396

Class

U6 snRNA is a component of the spliceosome which is involved in splicing pre-mRNA. The putative secondary structure consensus base pairing is confined to a short 5' stem loop, but U6 snRNA is thought to form extensive base-pair interactions with U4 snRNA.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
small nuclear RNA U6 exact synonym cb
snRNA U6 exact synonym cb
U6 snRNA exact synonym
U6 small nuclear RNA exact synonym cb

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