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TFIIIA and p43: Binding to 5S Ribosomal RNA

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Zinc Finger Proteins

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TFIIIA and p43 are multifunctional zinc finger proteins that share a specific affinity for 5S ribosomal RNA. In this chapter I summarize over 25 years of research that highlights the similarities and differences in the RNA binding activity of these two proteins.

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Romaniuk, P.J. (2005). TFIIIA and p43: Binding to 5S Ribosomal RNA. In: Iuchi, S., Kuldell, N. (eds) Zinc Finger Proteins. Molecular Biology Intelligence Unit. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-27421-9_10

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