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ribonucleoprotein

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[rahy-boh-noo-klee-oh-proh-teen, -tee-in, -nyoo-] / ˌraɪ boʊˌnu kli oʊˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪn, -ˌnyu- /

noun

Biochemistry.
  1. a substance composed of RNA in close association with protein; a nucleoprotein containing RNA. RNP


Etymology

Origin of ribonucleoprotein

First recorded in 1935–40; ribo(se) + nucleoprotein

Example Sentences

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It has been suggested that microinjection of sgRNA and Cas9 ribonucleoprotein complexes may reduce mosaicism and allelic complexity by bypassing the requirement for Cas9 translation and sgRNA–Cas9 complex formation in embryos19, 20.

From Nature • Sep. 19, 2017

All other embryos were microinjected with the sgRNA2b–Cas9 ribonucleoprotein complex.

From Nature • Sep. 19, 2017

All other embryos were microinjected with the sgRNA2b–Cas9 ribonucleoprotein complex.

From Nature • Sep. 19, 2017

Prior to microinjection, the ribonucleoprotein complex was prepared by centrifuging the Cas9 protein for 1 min at 14,000 r.p.m. at 4 °C and transferring the supernatant to a fresh tube containing the sgRNA.

From Nature • Sep. 19, 2017

Isolation of ribonucleoprotein particles from rat brain microsomes by a liquid two-phase system.

From Scientific American • May 1, 2013