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Review
. 2016 Jan;17(1):47-62.
doi: 10.1038/nrg.2015.10.

Unique features of long non-coding RNA biogenesis and function

Jeffrey J Quinn  1   2 , Howard Y Chang  1
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Review

Unique features of long non-coding RNA biogenesis and function

Jeffrey J Quinn et al. Nat Rev Genet. 2016 Jan.

Abstract

Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are a diverse class of RNAs that engage in numerous biological processes across every branch of life. Although initially discovered as mRNA-like transcripts that do not encode proteins, recent studies have revealed features of lncRNAs that further distinguish them from mRNAs. In this Review, we describe special events in the lifetimes of lncRNAs - before, during and after transcription - and discuss how these events ultimately shape the unique characteristics and functional roles of lncRNAs.

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