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. 1987 Sep 25;15(18):7217–7221. doi: 10.1093/nar/15.18.7217

Structural conventions for group I introns.

J M Burke 1, M Belfort 1, T R Cech 1, R W Davies 1, R J Schweyen 1, D A Shub 1, J W Szostak 1, H F Tabak 1
PMCID: PMC306243  PMID: 3658691

Abstract

Conventions for nomenclature of structural elements and a standard secondary structure representation for group I introns have been established by workers in the field. These conventions are designed to facilitate effective communication of information concerning the structure and function of these self-splicing introns.

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