Functional complexity and regulation through RNA dynamics.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Changes to the conformation of coding and non-coding RNAs form the basis of elements of genetic regulation and provide an important source of complexity, which drives many of the fundamental processes of life. Although the structure of RNA is highly flexible, the underlying dynamics of RNA are robust and are limited to transitions between the few conformations that preserve favourable base-pairing and stacking interactions. The mechanisms by which cellular processes harness the intrinsic dynamic behaviour of RNA and use it within functionally productive pathways are complex. The versatile functions and ease by which it is integrated into a wide variety of genetic circuits and biochemical pathways suggests there is a general and fundamental role for RNA dynamics in cellular processes.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Dethoff, EA; Chugh, J; Mustoe, AM; Al-Hashimi, HM
Published Date
- February 15, 2012
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 482 / 7385
Start / End Page
- 322 - 330
PubMed ID
- 22337051
Pubmed Central ID
- 22337051
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1476-4687
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1038/nature10885
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England