In Vitro Translation

[Dr. David J. Meyer]

Joerg Schenk <jschenk at mdc-berlin.de> wrote:

>Hallo,

>Does anybody know what is the minimum number of nucleotides before the
>AUG in a mRNA that in vitro translation in an eukaryotic system is still
>working ?

>Thanks in advance
>Joerg

>--
>Joerg A.Schenk
>Max-Delbrueck-Centrum fuer Molekulare Medizin (MDC)
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I know that 28 nt is sufficient in vivo in yeast.



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