Global analysis of mRNA splicing
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Using the E1A Minigene Tool to Study mRNA Splicing Changes
Published on: April 22, 2021
Michael J Moore1, Pamela A Silver
1Department of Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA.
Abstract:
Alternative mRNA splicing is a rich source of transcript diversity in eukaryotic cells with broad roles in development and disease. Systems-wide experimental methods have started to define how global splicing regulation shapes complex biological properties and pathways. Here, we review these approaches, describe recent insights they have yielded, and discuss avenues of future investigation.
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