Translational control. Awakening dormant mRNAs.
The translational control of many maternal mRNAs in oocytes and early embryos relies on changes in poly(A) tail length; the factors controlling poly(A) tail length are being identified in a range of species.
Vassalli
J D
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Department of Morphology, University of Geneva Medical School, Switzerland.
Stutz
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D000818:Animals; D005786:Gene Expression Regulation; D011061:Poly A / Q000378:metabolism; D014176:Protein Biosynthesis / Q000502:physiology*; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000378:metabolism*
D012333:RNA, Messenger; D011061:Poly A