Unraveling RNA Conformation Dynamics in Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy, Lactic Acidosis, and Stroke-like Episode Syndrome with Solid-State Nanopores.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) conformational dynamics in the context of MELAS (mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes) using solid-state silicon nitride (SiN) nanopore technology. SiN nanopores in thin membranes with specific dimensions exhibit high signal resolution, enabling real-time and single-molecule electronic detection of tRNA conformational changes. We focus on human mitochondrial tRNALeu(UAA) (mt-Leu(UAA)) that decodes Leu codons UUA/UUG (UUR) during protein synthesis on the mt-ribosome. The single A14G substitution in mt-Leu(UAA) is the major cause of MELAS disease. Measurements of current blockades and dwell times reveal distinct conformational dynamics of the wild-type (WT) and the A14G variant of mt-Leu(UAA) in re

SUBMITTER: Namani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12032626 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature