Table 1 Comparisons of GU wobble frequency between genes with transcripts poorly loaded with ribosomes (Steady state/Polysome >10) and highly loaded with ribosomes (Polysome/Steady State >2).

From: Frequent GU wobble pairings reduce translation efficiency in Plasmodium falciparum

 

Number of genes

Total codon count

Average codon/gene

Total GU wobble usage frequency (%)

All MW considered:

 Steady state/Polysome >10

309

499409

1616

35.8

 Polysome/Steady State >2

730

252320

346

29.6

100–300 kDa only:

 Steady state/Polysome >10

115

160576

1396

34.9

 Polysome/Steady State >2

43

55526

1291

31.4

  1. Total GU wobble frequency is higher in genes with poorly loaded transcripts.