Processing Bodies

**Definition:** Cytoplasmic RNP granules constitutively found in eukaryotic cells. Various proteins related to RNA regulation including RNA decay are found in P-bodies. P-bodies and STRESS GRANULES both sequester inactive mRNPs via different pathways. In P-bodies mRNAs from the stalled translational machinery are deadenylated and condensed for sequestration.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.284.430.214.190.500.780.500 - A11.284.430.214.190.875.190.190.384.500

**Synonyms:** - P Bodies - P-Bodies