Functions of the RNA Editing Enzyme ADAR1 and Their Relevance to Human Diseases
Adenosine deaminases acting on RNA (ADARs) convert adenosine to inosine in double-stranded RNA (dsRNA). Among the three types of mammalian ADARs, ADAR1 has long been recognized as an essential enzyme for normal development. The interferon-inducible ADAR1p150 is involved in immune responses to both e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-12-01
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Series: | Genes |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/7/12/129 |