Messenger RNA
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Future of healthcare
mRNA plays a crucial role in the process of protein synthesis and has many important functions within the cell. But what exactly is mRNA and how does it work?
mRNA vaccines can be quickly designed, tested, and mass produced
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The process of protein synthesis begins when a section of DNA, called a gene, is transcribed into mRNA. This transcription occurs in the nucleus of a cell and is carried out by an enzyme called RNA polymerase.
Once the mRNA molecule is transcribed, it leaves the nucleus and travels to the ribosome, where it is translated into protein. This translation is carried out by a group of proteins called ribosomes, which read the sequence of nucleotides in the mRNA and match it to the corresponding sequence of amino acids in the protein.
In recent years, mRNA has garnered a lot of attention for its potential applications in medicine
regulation of gene expression
There is also ongoing research into the use of mRNA for other purposes, such as drug delivery and gene editing.
gene editing
Once the mRNA molecule is transcribed, it leaves the nucleus and travels to the ribosome, where it is translated into protein.
mRNA molecules
This translation is carried out by a group of proteins called ribosomes, which read the sequence of nucleotides in the mRNA and match it to the corresponding sequence of amino acids in the protein
mRNA vaccines and therapies are being developed to treat a variety of diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases.
mRNA Vaccines
mRNA vaccines are under development for solid tumors, melanoma, prostate, ovarian, breast, and brain cancers.
Future of mRNA TECH
We will see more applications on the therapeutic side, whether it be for rare disease, inflammation or oncology.