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What are the similarities between Shine Dalgarno and Kozak Sequence?
Posted February 2, 2023
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Shine Dalgarno and Kozak Sequence are two RNA sequences that are crucial in initiating translation. Both sequences are involved in mediating proper ribosome assembly and translation initiation and both are integral aspects of protein regulation and overall cellular health. Both sequences bind to the smaller subunit of the ribosome.
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Distribution and diversity of ribosome binding sites in prokaryotic genomes