In vivo RNA structure influences the translation and stability of plant long non-coding RNAs.

ABSTRACT: Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) regulate numerous biological processes in plants, including development and stress responses. Although previous studies have mainly examined their sequences and transcriptional activity, other essential aspects, such as in vivo RNA secondary structure and post-transcriptional regulation, remain poorly understood in plants. Here, we comprehensively characterized lncRNA features, including length, sequence composition, conservation, and in vivo secondary structure, in two representative species: Arabidopsis thaliana (dicot) and durum wheat (monocot). While lncRNAs show limited conservation across the plant kingdom, their sequences display moderate conservation within evolutionary clades. We further identified conserved RNA structural motifs that form stable fol

SUBMITTER: Dong Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12902235 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature