Term Name: | 3' transitive RNA interference |
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Definition: | An RNA interference where the silencing signal spreads 3' along the target mRNA, outside of the initial target sequence. Typically involves the formation of secondary siRNAs formed when the initial mRNA target sequence functions as a template for 5' to 3' synthesis of new dsRNA. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:1990515] QuickGO AmiGO |