AU Rich Elements (also known as Element, AU Rich, Elements, AU Rich): RNA sequences composed of ADENINE NUCLEOTIDES and URACIL NUCLEOTIDES, that are located in the 3'UNTRANSLATED REGIONS of MESSENGER RNA molecules that are rapidly degraded. They are also known as AREs.

NIH MeSH · D063307Phenomena and Processes

AU Rich Elements

Also known asElement, AU Rich · Elements, AU Rich · Rich Element, AU · Rich Elements, AU · AU Rich Element

Definition

RNA sequences composed of ADENINE NUCLEOTIDES and URACIL NUCLEOTIDES, that are located in the 3'UNTRANSLATED REGIONS of MESSENGER RNA molecules that are rapidly degraded. They are also known as AREs.

MeSH classification

  • G02.111.570.080.689.687.061
  • G05.360.080.689.687.061
  • G05.360.340.024.220.880.880.500
  • G05.360.340.024.340.137.910.880.500

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Common questions about AU Rich Elements

What does AU Rich Elements mean in medicine?
RNA sequences composed of ADENINE NUCLEOTIDES and URACIL NUCLEOTIDES, that are located in the 3'UNTRANSLATED REGIONS of MESSENGER RNA molecules that are rapidly degraded. They are also known as AREs. 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 AU Rich Elements known by any other names?
Yes. AU Rich Elements is also referred to as Element, AU Rich, Elements, AU Rich, Rich Element, AU, Rich Elements, AU 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 AU Rich Elements sit in the medical classification?
AU Rich Elements falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G02.111.570.080.689.687.061, G05.360.080.689.687.061, G05.360.340.024.220.880.880.500). 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 (D063307) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗