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Pre-Translational Regulation

Meaning

Pre-Translational Regulation is a molecular biology concept describing the control mechanisms that govern the quantity and timing of a protein’s synthesis before the process of translation begins. This control primarily occurs at the level of gene transcription, where the DNA code is transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA). It is a fundamental point of control in hormonal signaling, determining the initial supply of functional protein, such as enzymes or receptors.