Introns

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Introns are non-coding sequences of DNA found between coding sections known as exons in eukaryotic genes.
Introns are removed by splicing by the spliceosome and other associated proteins that are recruited in the process of forming mature mRNA from pre-mRNA[1].



References

  1. ↑ Hogg R, McGrail JC, O'Keefe RT.(Aug 2010) The function of the NineTeen Complex (NTC) in regulating spliceosome conformations and fidelity during pre-mRNA splicing. Biochem Soc Trans. 38(4):1110-5.
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