Table 3 Description of the probability terms used in Equations (1)–(3)

From: How antisense transcripts can evolve to encode novel proteins

Term

Description

Pstop

Probability of finding a stop codon

Pstop−gain

Probability of gaining a stop codon

Pstop−loss

Probability of losing a stop codon given that it already exists

Pstop−stay

Probability that a stop codon exists and is not lost due to mutations

  1. Here we describe the probabilities associated with stop codons. Analogous probability terms for a start codon are denoted by the subscript, ATG (instead of stop). For asORFs, Pstop, Pstop−gain, Pstop−loss and Pstop−stay will vary depending on the frame.
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