Rna Footprinting
RNA footprinting is a molecular biology technique used to determine the secondary structure of a single stranded RNA molecule. It involves adding specific, labeled nucleotides to an RNA molecule and then using a method such as gel electrophoresis to analyze the interactions of the labeled nucleotides with the RNA molecule. By comparing the interactions of various nucleotides, the secondary structure of the molecule can be deduced. RNA footprinting is an important technique for understanding the regulation of gene expression and for the development of new therapeutics.
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