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ReviewHaematologica2011

Control of human beta-globin mRNA stability and its impact on beta-thalassemia phenotype.

Isabel Peixeiro, Ana Luísa Silva, Luísa Romão

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Review in Haematologica, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers.

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24citing papers in PubMed
1.7field-weighted citation impact, top 16% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

24 citing papers in PubMed, 53 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Isabel PeixeiroDepartamento de Genética, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, 1649-016 Lisboa, Portugal.
Ana Luísa Silva
Luísa Romão
National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge · PT

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Messenger RNA (mRNA) stability is a critical determinant that affects gene expression. Many pathways have evolved to modulate mRNA stability in response to developmental, physiological and/or environmental stimuli. Eukaryotic mRNAs have a considerable range of half-lives, from as short as a few minutes to as long as several days. Human globin mRNAs constitute an example of highly stable mRNAs. However, a wide variety of naturally occurring mutations that result in the clinical syndrome of thalassemia can trigger accelerated mRNA decay thus controlling mRNA quality prior to translation. Distinct surveillance mechanisms have been described as being targeted for specific defective globin mRNAs. Here, we review mRNA stability mechanisms implicated in the control of β-globin gene expression and the surveillance pathways that prevent translation of aberrant β-globin mRNAs. In addition, we emphasize the importance of these pathways in modulating the severity of the β-thalassemia phenotype.

Indexed as

Phenotypebeta-Globinsbeta-ThalassemiaGene Expression RegulationHumansMutationRibonucleoproteinsRNA, MessengerRNA Processing, Post-TranscriptionalRNA StabilityTranscription, Geneticbeta-Globinsmessenger ribonucleoproteinRibonucleoproteinsRNA, Messenger

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PMID21357703
PMCPMC3105653
OpenAlexW2102284870

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