Ribozymes

Ribozymes
Author: Sabine Müller
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2021-07-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527814531

Ribozymes Provides comprehensive coverage of a core field in the molecular biosciences, bringing together decades of knowledge from the world’s top professionals in the field Timely and unique in its breadth of content, this all-encompassing and authoritative reference on ribozymes documents the great diversity of nucleic acid-based catalysis. It integrates the knowledge gained over the past 35 years in the field and features contributions from virtually every leading expert on the subject. Ribozymes is organized into six major parts. It starts by describing general principles and strategies of nucleic acid catalysis. It then introduces naturally occurring ribozymes and includes the search for new catalytic motifs or novel genomic locations of known motifs. Next, it covers the development and design of engineered ribozymes, before moving on to DNAzymes as a close relative of ribozymes. The next part examines the use of ribozymes for medicinal and environmental diagnostics, as well as for therapeutic tools. It finishes with a look at the tools and methods in ribozyme research, including the techniques and assays for structural and functional characterization of nucleic acid catalysts. The first reference to tie together all aspects of the multi-faceted field of ribozymes Features more than 30 comprehensive chapters in two volumes Covers the chemical principles of RNA catalysis; naturally occurring ribozymes, engineered ribozymes; DNAzymes; ribozymes as tools in diagnostics and therapy, and tools and methods to study ribozymes Includes first-hand accounts of concepts, techniques, and applications by a team of top international experts from leading academic institutions Dedicates half of its content to methods and practical applications, ranging from bioanalytical tools to medical diagnostics to therapeutics Ribozymes is an unmatched resource for all biochemists, biotechnologists, molecular biologists, and bioengineers interested in the topic.

Chemistry of Nucleic Acids

Chemistry of Nucleic Acids
Author: Harri Lönnberg
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2024-09-23
Genre: Science
ISBN: 311132592X

Life in all its forms is based on nucleic acids which store and transfer genetic information. The book addresses main aspects of synthesis, hydrolytic stability and solution equilibria of nucleosides, nucleotides and oligonucleotides, as well as synthesis of their structural analogs that are of interest in chemotherapy. In addition, recent achievements in chemistry of catalytic nucleic acids, development of oligonucleotide based drugs and novel strategies for their targeting and delivery are discussed. The central theme always is the correlation of structure and function.

The RNA World

The RNA World
Author: Raymond F. Gesteland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 744
Release: 1999
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Modified Nucleic Acids

Modified Nucleic Acids
Author: Kazuhiko Nakatani
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2016-04-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319271113

This book spans diverse aspects of modified nucleic acids, from chemical synthesis and spectroscopy to in vivo applications, and highlights studies on chemical modifications of the backbone and nucleobases. Topics discussed include fluorescent pyrimidine and purine analogs, enzymatic approaches to the preparation of modified nucleic acids, emission and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy for studying nucleic acid structure and dynamics, non-covalent binding of low- and high-MW ligands to nucleic acids and the design of unnatural base pairs. This unique book addresses new developments and is designed for graduate level and professional research purposes.

Nucleic Acids

Nucleic Acids
Author: Victor A. Bloomfield
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 854
Release: 2000-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780935702491

Providing a comprehensive account of the structures and physical chemistry properties of nucleic acids, with special emphasis on biological function, this text has been organized to meet the needs of those who have only a basic understanding of physical chemistry and molecular biology.

Biocatalysis

Biocatalysis
Author: Qayyum Husain
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030250237

This book introduces readers to industrially important enzymes and discusses in detail their structures and functions, as well as their manifold applications. Due to their selective biocatalytic capabilities, enzymes are used in a broad range of industries and processes. The book highlights selected enzymes and their applications in agriculture, food processing and discoloration, as well as their role in biomedicine. In turn, it discusses biochemical engineering strategies such as enzyme immobilization, metabolic engineering, and cross-linkage of enzyme aggregates, and critically weighs their pros and cons. Offering a wealth of information, and stimulating further research by presenting new concepts on enzymatic catalytic functions in basic and applied contexts, the book represents a valuable asset for researchers from academia and industry who are engaged in biochemical engineering, microbiology and biotechnology.

Rare-Earth Element Biochemistry: Characterization and Applications of Lanthanide-Binding Biomolecules

Rare-Earth Element Biochemistry: Characterization and Applications of Lanthanide-Binding Biomolecules
Author: Joseph A. Cotruvo
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2021-04-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0323910858

Spectrophotometric methods to probe the solution chemistry of lanthanide complexes with macromolecules / Gauthier J.-P. Deblonde -- Determination of affinities of lanthanide-binding proteins using chelator-buffered titrations / Joseph A. Mattocks, Jonathan L. Tirsch, and Joseph A. Cotruvo, Jr. -- Electron paramagnetic resonance of lanthanides / Joseph E. McPeak, Sandra S. Eaton, and Gareth R. Eaton -- Characterization of lanthanoid-binding proteins using NMR spectroscopy / Enrico Ravera, Linda Cerofolini, Marco Fragai, Giacomo Parigi, and Claudio Luchinat -- Macromolecular crystallography for f-element complex characterization / Roger M. Pallares, Korey P. Carter, David Faulkner, and Rebecca J. Abergel -- Infrared spectroscopy probes ion binding geometries / Sean C. Edington, Stephanie Liu, and Carlos R. Baiz -- Predicting lanthanide coordination structures in solution with molecular simulation / David C. Cantu -- Characteristics of Gd(III) spin labels for the study of protein conformations / Angeliki Giannoulis, Yasmin Ben-Ishay, and Daniella Goldfarb - Lanthanide-based resonance energy transfer biosensors for live-cell applications / Ha Pham and Lawrence W. Miller -- 86Y PET imaging / Mariane Le Fur and Peter Caravan -- Aqueous chemistry of the smallest rare earth : Comprehensive characterization of radioactive and non-radioactive scandium complexes for biological applications / Brett A. Vaughn, Angus J. Koller, and Eszter Boros -- In vitro selection and application of lanthanide-dependent DNAzymes / Po-Jung Jimmy Huang and Juewen Liu.

Nucleic Acid Biosensors for Environmental Pollution Monitoring

Nucleic Acid Biosensors for Environmental Pollution Monitoring
Author: Marco Mascini
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1849732698

Nucleic acids are the fundamental building blocks of life and are found in all living things. In recent years, their functions have been shown to extend beyond the Watson-Crick base pair recognition of complementary strands. Molecules (known as aptamers) consisting of 40-50 nucleotides have been isolated that are able to bind a broad range of molecules with high affinity and specificity. The molecules recognized by aptamers range from small organic molecules to proteins, cells and even intact viral particles. Catalytic DNA molecules called NAzymes (RNAzyme or DNAzyme) have also been shown to exist and, when combined with aptamers, are known as aptazymes. These biomolecules can be used to develop smart and innovative biosensors for environmental analysis. Monitoring of contaminants in the air, water and soil is a key component in understanding and managing risks to human health and ecosystems. This, in conjunction with the time and cost involved in traditional chemical analysis, means there is a growing need for simple, rapid, cost-effective and portable screening methods. Biosensors are compact devices which complement current field screening and monitoring methods. This book demonstrates the incredible opportunities that nucleic acids can offer to environmental analytical chemistry. The chapters: show how nucleic acids have a pivotal role in the development of smart biosensors for environmental monitoring; describe the development of biosensors based on aptamers and NAzymes for the detection of organic and inorganic pollutants; deal with the use of nucleic acid based biosensors for environmental toxicity screening, and detail the use of nanomaterials, as well as miniaturization and lab-on-a-chip technologies, for nucleic acid based biosensing systems.

Molecular Beacons

Molecular Beacons
Author: Chaoyong James Yang
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642391095

Molecular Beacons explains working principle of molecular beacons, discusses their design, synthesis, purification and characterization, explores their thermodynamic and kinetic properties, and more importantly, reviews their in vivo and in vitro applications with the emphasis on the design and modification of molecular beacons for in vivo mRNA imaging applications. This book is designed to bring together in a single resource an organized and comprehensive view of molecular beacons and will be a valuable resource for academic, clinical and industrial scientists and graduate students who may consider exploring molecular beacons in their research or practice. Chaoyong James Yang is the Lu Jiaxi Professor of Chemistry at Xiamen University, China. Weihong Tan is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering at Hunan University, China and also a University of Florida Distinguished Professor and V. T. and Louis Jackson Professor of Chemistry at the University of Florida, USA.

Epitranscriptomics

Epitranscriptomics
Author: Stefan Jurga
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2021-07-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030716120

This book reviews a novel and exciting field of cellular and molecular biology called epitranscriptomics, which focuses on changes in an organism’s cells resulting from the posttranscriptional modification of cellular RNA. RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) play a crucial role in these posttranscriptional modifications and also support several cellular processes necessary for maintaining RNA homeostasis. Exploring the mechanisms underlying RNA modifications and RBP function is an emerging area of biomedical research, taking the study of gene regulation a step beyond epigenetics. This book reveals that the RNA molecule is not just an information-carrying molecule with some secondary structures. Accordingly, how RNA is modified, regulated, packaged, and controlled is an important aspect. Leading experts address questions such as where the over 170 distinct posttranscriptional RNA modifications are located on the genome, what percentage of mRNAs and noncoding RNAs these modifications include, and how an RNA modification impacts a person’s biology. In closing, the book reviews the role of RNA modifications and RBPs in a variety of diseases and their pathogenesis. Addressing some of the most exciting challenges in epitranscriptomics, this book provides a valuable and engaging resource for researchers in academia and industry studying the phenomena of RNA modification.