P-bodies are dynamic and reversible nonmembrane-bound cytoplasmic structures. These discrete foci function in mRNA decay (decapping and breakdown), RNA-mediated gene silencing (microRNA and siRNA-based gene silencing), mRNA surveillance (or quality control) and translational control. In addition to being sites of mRNA degradation it seems that P-bodies can temporarily sequester mRNAs away from the translation machinery.
Synonyms
P-bodies
P body
P bodies
Processing body
PB
Processing bodies
Cytoplasmic body
Cytoplasmic bodies
Dcp body
DCP bodies
GW body
GW bodies
GWB
Gawky body
Gawky bodies
mRNA processing body
mRNA processing bodies
Cytoplasmic mRNA processing body
