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Repeating RNA transcripts contribute to disease by multiple mechanisms. Repeating transcripts often fold into hairpins that display internal loops. The loops sequester RNA-binding proteins, causing disease via an RNA gain-of-function mechanism. Repeating transcripts can also undergo repeat-associated non-ATG (RAN) translation, generating toxic proteins.
