Meaning of mRNA | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Initialism of messenger RNA.
   abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
2. A strand of messenger RNA.
   countable

Examples

“When a cell “expresses” a gene, it translates the DNA first into a signature messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence and subsequently into a chain of amino acids that forms a protein.”

“Because of their fragility, the mRNA molecules will quickly fall apart at room temperature. Moderna’s vaccine will need to be refrigerated, and should be stable for up to six months when shipped and stored at –4°F (–20°C).”

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