Term Name: | mRNA trans splicing, SL addition |
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Synonyms: | nuclear mRNA trans splicing, SL addition, nuclear mRNA trans splicing, spliced leader addition |
Definition: | The joining together of two independently transcribed RNAs, where the one that provides the 5' portion of the final mRNA is from a splice leader RNA (SL-RNA). The SL-RNA, or mini-exon donor sequence, is added to the 5'-end of the acceptor RNA molecule which provides the mRNA body. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0045291] QuickGO AmiGO |