Non-optimal X Optimal Codons (IMAGE)

Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia de Biologia Estrutural e Bioimagem (INBEB)

Non-optimal X Optimal Codons

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The ribosome translates genes enriched in optimal codons (green circles) faster than genes with non-optimal codons (red circle). It has consequences in the stability of mRNA and the amount of protein synthesized.

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Rodolfo Carneiro

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