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RNA, Double-Stranded

Medical Definition:	RNA consisting of two strands as opposed to the more prevalent single-stranded RNA. Most of the double-stranded segments are formed from transcription of DNA by intramolecular base-pairing of inverted complementary sequences separated by a single-stranded loop. Some double-stranded segments of RNA are normal in all organisms.
Guide Notes:	IM; /drug eff /ultrastruct permitted; DF: DSRNA
Previously Indexed:	RNA (1966-1979)

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