cis-asRNAs | trans-asRNAs |
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Also known as cis-NATs or cis effector asRNAs | Also known as trans-NATs or trans effector asRNAs |
Transcribed from the opposing DNA strand of the target gene at the same genomic locus | Transcribed from a separate locus to the target gene |
Display perfect or extensive sequence complementarity with the target gene | Display imperfect or short stretches of complementarity with the target gene |
Target individual mRNAs | Target multiple sense targets and form complex regulation networks |
Mostly short | Frequently longer: several hundred nt, in some examples several kb long |