OBO ID: GO:0075522
Term Name: IRES-dependent viral translational initiation Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
Definition: Process by which viral mRNA translation is initiated, where a domain in the 5' untranslated region (UTR) of the viral mRNA called an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) binds the host 43S preinitiation complex, circumventing regular cap-dependent translation initiation. 19632368
References:
  • VZ:867
Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
PHENOTYPE No data available