Chemical synthesis of U1 snRNA derivatives

Org Lett. 2013 Sep 6;15(17):4386-9. doi: 10.1021/ol401917r. Epub 2013 Aug 16.

Abstract

U1 snRNA is an interesting biological tool for splicing correction and regulation of gene expression. However, U1 snRNA has never been chemically synthesized. In this study, the first chemical synthesis of U1snRNA and its analogues was carried out. Moreover, it was found that the binding affinity of the modified U1 snRNA with an ethylene glycol linkage to snurportin 1 (nuclear import adaptor) was as high as that of the unmodified RNA.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Molecular Structure
  • RNA Splicing
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism
  • RNA, Small Nuclear / chemical synthesis*
  • RNA, Small Nuclear / chemistry

Substances

  • RNA, Messenger
  • RNA, Small Nuclear
  • U1 small nuclear RNA