Ribonuclease IX

Definition:

EC Tree > 3 Hydrolases > 3.1 Acting on ester bonds > 3.1.26 Endoribonucleases producing 5'-phosphomonoesters > 3.1.26.10 ribonuclease IX
Ribonuclease IX is the ssRNA-specific endonuclease. It cleaves poly(U) and poly(C) (higher affinity for poly(C)) to fragments with 3'-OH and 5'-phosphate; no activity on poly(A) or poly(G). Expected in Bacteria and Eukaryota.

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