Analysis of mmi1 mutant cells. Mmi1 binds to meiosis-specific mRNAs that contain the DSR region. DSR is a cis-acting element that allows selective removal of the meiosis-specific mRNAs during vegetative growth. Results provide insight into the molecular regulation of meiosis.
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KARC Schizosaccharomyces pombe 5K Ver. E ORF array
Citation:
Harigaya Y, Tanaka H, Yamanaka S, Tanaka K et al. Selective elimination of messenger RNA prevents an incidence of untimely meiosis. Nature 2006 Jul 6;442(7098):45-50. PMID: 16823445
