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Nucleic Acids

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Nucleic acids in the central nervous system, as in other organs, are characterized by their size, composition, and role in protein synthesis. However, the regional tissue heterogeneity in the brain and the diversity of the cell types and their processes(1) complicate both the acquisition and interpretation of experimental data. Despite these difficulties, recent reports suggest that, in addition to the established role of nucleic acids in the biosynthesis of proteins,(2) RNA and protein synthesis may be involved in the accrual of sensory information in the brain, thus indicating a possible approach to elucidation of brain function on a molecular basis.(3)

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