Small RNAs in bacteria: diverse regulators of gene expression in response to environmental changes.

Wassarman, Karen M · Cell · 2002

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Abstract

Bacterial small, untranslated RNAs are important regulators that often act to transmit environmental signals when cells encounter suboptimal or stressful growth conditions. These RNAs help modulate changes in cellular metabolism to optimize utilization of available nutrients and improve the probability for survival.

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