Canadian Medical Guide > Chemicals and Drugs > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > RNA, Catalytic Terms and Definitions

RNA, Catalytic

Medical Definition:	RNA that has catalytic activity. The catalytic RNA sequence folds to form a complex surface that can function as an enzyme in reactions with itself and other molecules. It may function even in the absence of protein. There are numerous examples of RNA species that are acted upon by catalytic RNA, however the scope of this enzyme class is not limited to a particular type of substrate.
Previously Indexed:	RNA Splicing (1986-1990),RNA, Ribosomal (1986-1990)

RNA, Catalytic Categories.

RNA, Ribosomal, Self-Splicing - Components of ribosomal RNA that undergo auto-catalyzed molecular rearrangements of their RNA sequence.

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com