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Dec 17, 2023

Breakthrough: Artificial DNA opens door to designer proteins

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, innovation

RNA polymerase

The key lies in mimicking nature’s machinery. The researchers identified RNA polymerase, a key enzyme that converts DNA into RNA, which is then used to make proteins. They designed two artificial nucleotides that flawlessly mimic the geometry of natural nucleotides. RNA polymerase readily accepted these novel additions when tested, seamlessly incorporating them into transcription.

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