A process leading to the generation of a functional small interfering RNA (siRNA). Includes the cleavage of double-stranded RNA to form small interfering RNA molecules (siRNAs) of 21-23 nucleotides. May also include amplification of the siRNA by RNA-directed RNA polymerase.
Synonyms:
exact_synonym:
RNA interference, production of guide RNAs; RNA interference, production of siRNA; chromatin silencing by small RNA, production of guide RNAs; chromatin silencing by small RNA, production of siRNA; production of guide RNAs involved in RNA interference; production of guide RNAs involved in chromatin silencing by small RNA; production of siRNA involved in RNA interference; production of siRNA involved in chromatin silencing by small RNA; production of siRNA involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing by RNA
narrow_synonym:
production of siRNA involved in gene silencing by small RNA
related_synonym:
production of siRNA; production of siRNA involved in PTGS