RNA modification

I. Literature review

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NameRNA modification
IDGO_0009451
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Biological process

Alternative ID

GO:0016547

Description

The covalent alteration of one or more nucleotides within an RNA molecule to produce an RNA molecule with a sequence that differs from that coded genetically.

Comment

The term 'RNA editing' (GO:0016547) was merged into 'RNA modification' (GO:0009451) on the basis of statements in the preface of Modification and Editing of RNA (ISBN:1555811337) that there is no clear distinction between modification and editing.

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