snoRNA, a novel precursor of microRNA in Giardia lamblia.

An Argonaute homolog and a functional Dicer have been identified in the ancient eukaryote Giardia lamblia, which apparently lacks the ability to perform RNA interference (RNAi). The Giardia Argonaute plays an essential role in growth and is capable of binding specifically to the m(7)G-cap, suggestin...

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Main Authors: Ashesh A Saraiya, Ching C Wang
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/b874023f169243438352296b96ce92db
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