Definition: RNA that serves as a template for protein synthesis or for synthesis of cDNA.

See also

 mRNA trafficking (mRNA export)
 genetic code and DNA sequence

References

 Bentley DL. Rules of engagement: co-transcriptional recruitment of pre-mRNA processing factors. Curr Opin Cell Biol. 2005 Jun;17(3):251-6. PMID: #15901493#

 Buratowski S. Connections between mRNA 3' end processing and transcription termination. Curr Opin Cell Biol. 2005 Jun;17(3):257-61. PMID: #15901494#

 Darzacq X, Singer RH, Shav-Tal Y. Dynamics of transcription and mRNA export. Curr Opin Cell Biol. 2005 Jun;17(3):332-9. PMID: #15901505#

 Roegiers F, Jan YN. Staufen: a common component of mRNA transport in oocytes and neurons? Trends Cell Biol. 2000 Jun;10(6):220-4. PMID: #10802537#