A structural database for k-turn motifs in RNA

RNA. 2010 Aug;16(8):1463-8. doi: 10.1261/rna.2207910. Epub 2010 Jun 18.

Abstract

The kink-turn (k-turn) is a common structural motif in RNA that introduces a tight kink into the helical axis. k-turns play an important architectural role in RNA structures and serve as binding sites for a number of proteins. We have created a database of known and postulated k-turn sequences and three-dimensional (3D) structures, available via the internet. This site provides (1) a database of sequence and structure, as a resource for the RNA community, and (2) a tool to enable the manipulation and comparison of 3D structures where known.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Motifs
  • Base Sequence
  • Binding Sites
  • Databases, Factual
  • Protein Structure, Secondary
  • RNA / chemistry*
  • RNA / metabolism

Substances

  • RNA