Non-coding RNAs enter mitosis: functions, conservation and implications

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Nuage (or commonly known as chromatoid body in mammals) is a conserved germline-specific organelle that has been linked to the Piwi-interacting RNA (piRNA) pathway. piRNAs are a class of gonadal-specific RNAs that are ~23-29 nucleotides in length and protect geno...

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Main Authors: Kai Toshie, Pek Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Cell Division
Online Access:http://www.celldiv.com/content/6/1/6