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Human apolipoprotein B-48 is produced from an intestinal mRNA containing an organ-specific, in-frame UAA stop codon created by a C to U RNA modification in the apoB-100 mRNA sequence. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

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This research investigates the structure of apolipoprotein B-48 derived from intestinal mRNA and its unique stop codon.

October 16, 1987Science

Apolipoprotein B-48 Is the Product of a Messenger RNA with an Organ-Specific In-Frame Stop Codon

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SCSan-Hwan ChenMethodist Hospital GHGeetha M. HabibBaylor College of Medicine CYChao-Yuh YangBaylor College of Medicine

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Research reveals that apolipoprotein B-48 is produced from an intestinal mRNA with an in-frame stop codon, suggesting novel RNA processing mechanisms.

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This research investigates the structure of apolipoprotein B-48 derived from intestinal mRNA and its unique stop codon.
Utilized DNA excess hybridization and peptide sequencing techniques
Analyzed cloned complementary DNAs and intestinal mRNAs
Inspected the linkage between codon modifications and mRNA outcomes
Apolipoprotein B-48 is formed from an intestinal mRNA featuring an in-frame UAA stop codon
Approximately 85% of intestinal mRNAs terminate close to the stop codon; 15% resemble the hepatic apoB-100 mRNA
The organ-specific stop codon introduction could influence polyadenylation and RNA processing strategies

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Chen et al. (1987) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a05f337be31d9c8a1902be4 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.3659919

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Research reveals that apolipoprotein B-48 is produced from an intestinal mRNA with an in-frame stop codon, suggesting novel RNA processing mechanisms.

Apolipoprotein B-48 Is the Product of a Messenger RNA with an Organ-Specific In-Frame Stop Codon

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Apolipoprotein B-48 Is the Product of a Messenger RNA with an Organ-Specific In-Frame Stop Codon

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