Nucleobase protonation in an RNA Thermometer
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Abstract
This study investigates the pH-dependent behavior of the shuT RNA thermometer in Shigella dysenteriae, revealing a protonation event and an upward pKa shift, which may influence RNA stability, function, and potential RNA-targeted drug design.
Status
Graduate
Department
Chemistry & Biochemistry
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Campus
Athens
Faculty Mentor
Hines, Jennifer
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Nucleobase protonation in an RNA Thermometer
This study investigates the pH-dependent behavior of the shuT RNA thermometer in Shigella dysenteriae, revealing a protonation event and an upward pKa shift, which may influence RNA stability, function, and potential RNA-targeted drug design.