cytoplasmic U snRNP body

Term ID

GO:0071254

Synonyms

• U body
• U-body

Definition

A ribonucleoprotein complex that can be visualized as a focus in the cytoplasm, and contains uridine-rich small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (U snRNPs) and essential snRNP assembly factors. These U bodies are invariably found in association with P bodies. 17595295

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO