The S-element is an
RNA element found in p42d and related
plasmid
A plasmid is a small, extrachromosomal DNA molecule within a cell that is physically separated from chromosomal DNA and can replicate independently. They are most commonly found as small circular, double-stranded DNA molecules in bacteria and ...
s. The S-element has multiple functions and is believed to act as a negative regulator of repC
transcription
Transcription refers to the process of converting sounds (voice, music etc.) into letters or musical notes, or producing a copy of something in another medium, including:
Genetics
* Transcription (biology), the copying of DNA into RNA, often th ...
, and be required for efficient replication and act as a
translation
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al enhancer of repC.
See also
*
ctRNA
References
External links
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Cis-regulatory RNA elements
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