When the message goes awry: Disease-producing mutations that influence mRNA content and performance

Joshua T. Mendell, Harry C. Dietz

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Abstract

Mutations that cause disease commonly occur in the coding sequence and directly influence protein structure and function. However, many diseases result from mutations that influence various aspects of mRNA metabolism, including processing, export, stability, and translational control.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)411-414
Number of pages4
JournalCell
Volume107
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 16 2001

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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