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In vitro selection of functional nucleic acids.

D S Wilson1, J W Szostak

  • 1Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114-2696, USA. wilson@genetics.mgh.harvard.edu

Annual Review of Biochemistry
|June 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

In vitro selection isolates functional nucleic acids for diverse applications. This powerful technique identifies ligands and catalytic ribozymes, offering insights into early life and new therapeutic tools.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Synthetic Biology

Background:

  • In vitro selection isolates functional nucleic acids from vast sequence pools.
  • This method has identified RNA/DNA ligands for small molecules and proteins.
  • Structural studies reveal the molecular basis of ligand recognition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of in vitro selection for identifying functional nucleic acids.
  • To highlight the therapeutic and diagnostic potential of selected nucleic acid ligands.
  • To investigate the catalytic capabilities of RNA molecules (ribozymes).

Main Methods:

  • Systematic in vitro selection of RNA and DNA libraries.
  • High-throughput screening for binding affinity and specificity.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline ExobiologyNon-NASA Center

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  • Biochemical assays to characterize catalytic activities of isolated ribozymes.
  • Three-dimensional structure determination of selected nucleic acid-ligand complexes.

    • Main Results:

    • Identification of high-affinity and high-specificity nucleic acid ligands for various targets.
    • Discovery of ribozymes catalyzing diverse chemical reactions (e.g., cleavage, ligation, bond formation).
    • Structural insights into the mechanisms of molecular recognition by nucleic acids.
    • Evidence supporting the role of ribozymes in primitive metabolism.

    Conclusions:

    • In vitro selection is a versatile tool for discovering functional nucleic acids.
    • Selected nucleic acids have potential as therapeutic and diagnostic agents.
    • The catalytic versatility of ribozymes supports their role in early biochemical processes.
    • Future research can compare nucleic acid and polypeptide structures using in vitro selection.