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RNA, Catalytic MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
RNA, Catalytic
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.797
D13.444.735.790.199
Unique ID
D016337
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016337
Scope Note
RNA that has catalytic activity. The catalytic RNA sequence folds to form a complex surface that can function as an enzyme in reactions with itself and other molecules. It may function even in the absence of protein. There are numerous examples of RNA species that are acted upon by catalytic RNA, however the scope of this enzyme class is not limited to a particular type of substrate.
Entry Term(s)
Catalytic RNA
Ribozyme
Ribozymes
Registry Numbers
0
NLM Classification #
QU 58.7
Previous Indexing
RNA, Ribosomal (1986-1990)
RNA Splicing (1986-1990)
Public MeSH Note
91
History Note
91
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1990/05/29
Revision Date
2020/05/27
RNA, Catalytic Preferred
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