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Pri-microRNA

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Pri-microRNA Definition

A reverse-complement DNA sequence that is transcribed into a single-stranded RNA molecule. The microRNA (miRNA) sequence and its reverse-complement base pair to form a double stranded RNA hairpin loop; this pairing forms a primary miRNA structure referred to as pri-miRNA.

Pri-microRNA Synonyms

Pri-microRNA, Pri-MIR, Pri-miRNA, Pri-micro-RNA

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