Bioorthogonal chemistry-based RNA labeling technologies: evolution and current state.

ABSTRACT: To understand the structure and ensuing function of RNA in various cellular processes, researchers greatly rely on traditional as well as contemporary labeling technologies to devise efficient biochemical and biophysical platforms. In this context, bioorthogonal chemistry based on chemoselective reactions that work under biologically benign conditions has emerged as a state-of-the-art labeling technology for functionalizing biopolymers. Implementation of this technology on sugar, protein, lipid and DNA is fairly well established. However, its use in labeling RNA has posed challenges due to the fragile nature of RNA. In this feature article, we provide an account of bioorthogonal chemistry-based RNA labeling techniques developed in our lab along with a detailed discussion on other technolog

SUBMITTER: George JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7611129 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature