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pegRNA

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A specialized guide RNA used in prime editing, comprising a single guide RNA (sgRNA) extended with a primer binding site (PBS) and a reverse transcription template (RTT) that encodes the desired genetic edit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: molecular biology

Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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Acronym of prime editing guide RNA.