G-quadruplexes and mRNA localization

2013/10/01 by Valentina Agoni, Agoni, Valentina
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry #Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques #RNA Interference and Gene Delivery

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.1310.0213

Abstract

G-quadruplexes represent a novelty for molecular biology. Their role inside the cell remains mysterious. We investigate a possible correlation with mRNA localization. In particular, we hypothesize that Gquadruplexes influence fluid dynamics.

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