ta-siRNA processing

Term ID

GO:0010267

Synonyms

• primary ta-siRNA processing
• production of small RNA involved in gene silencing by RNA
• production of ta-siRNAs involved in RNA interference
• RNA interference, production of ta-siRNAs

Definition

A process leading to the generation of a functional trans-acting small interfering RNA (ta-siRNA). ta-siRNAs function like miRNAs to guide cleavage of target mRNAs. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO