FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term riboswitch ID (Ontology) SO:0000035 (Sequence Ontology)
Definition A riboswitch is a part of an mRNA that can act as a direct sensor of small molecules to control their own expression. A riboswitch is a cis element in the 5' end of an mRNA, that acts as a direct sensor of metabolites.[ PubMed:2820954 ]
Also Known As "INSDC_qualifier:riboswitch" ; "riboswitch RNA"
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  • "INSDC_feature:regulatory" BROAD
    "INSDC_qualifier:riboswitch" EXACT
    "riboswitch RNA" EXACT
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