hammerhead_ribozyme SO_0000380
hammerhead_ribozyme
ID: SO_0000380
Class
A small catalytic RNA motif that catalyzes self-cleavage reaction. Its name comes from its secondary structure which resembles a carpenter's hammer. The hammerhead ribozyme is involved in the replication of some viroid and some satellite RNAs.
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Relationships
- has quality: ribozymic
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| INSDC_feature:ncRNA | broad synonym | |
| INSDC_qualifier:hammerhead_ribozyme | exact synonym | |
| hammerhead ribozyme | exact synonym |