5' Flanking Region (also known as 5' Flanking Regions, Flanking Regions, 5'): The region of DNA which borders the 5' end of a transcription unit and where a variety of regulatory sequences are located.

NIH MeSH · D024506Phenomena and Processes

5' Flanking Region

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Definition

The region of DNA which borders the 5' end of a transcription unit and where a variety of regulatory sequences are located.

MeSH classification

  • G05.360.340.024.220.282
  • G05.360.340.024.340.137.295

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Related concepts

3' Flanking Region

The region of DNA which borders the 3' end of a transcription unit and where a variety of regulatory sequences are located.

AU Rich Elements

RNA sequences composed of ADENINE NUCLEOTIDES and URACIL NUCLEOTIDES, that are located in the 3'UNTRANSLATED REGIONS of MESSENGER RNA molecu…

Common questions about 5' Flanking Region

What does 5' Flanking Region mean in medicine?
The region of DNA which borders the 5' end of a transcription unit and where a variety of regulatory sequences are located. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is 5' Flanking Region known by any other names?
Yes. 5' Flanking Region is also referred to as 5' Flanking Regions, Flanking Regions, 5', Region, 5' Flanking, Regions, 5' Flanking in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does 5' Flanking Region sit in the medical classification?
5' Flanking Region falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G05.360.340.024.220.282, G05.360.340.024.340.137.295). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D024506) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗