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Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D060565
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Argonaute Proteins

Definitions
A family of RNA-binding proteins that has specificity for MICRORNAS and SMALL INTERFERING RNA molecules. The proteins take part in RNA processing events as core components of RNA-induced silencing complex. A subfamily of argonaute proteins related to the the Arabidopsis AGO1 protein. A subfamily of argonaute proteins that are related to the Drosophila PIWI protein.
Synonyms
Argonaute Protein
PIWI Subfamily of Argonaute Protein
Proteins, Argonaute
Ago Subfamily of Argonaute Proteins
Ago Subfamily of Argonaute Protein
Protein, Argonaute
PIWI Subfamily of Argonaute Proteins
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