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GO: Biological Process

primary piRNA processing

Term ID
GO:0140990
Synonyms
Definition
The process involved in converting precursor piRNAs into non-overlapping, contiguous primary piRNAs (approximately 24-30-nt piRNAs with a preference for a 5' uridine (U) via the endonucleolytic activity of cytosolic PIWI. This may include pre-piRNA maturation of 3' ends by trimming and 2'-O-methylation. (3)
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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