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This study explores RNA physics via secondary structure, revealing a thermal denaturation transition and a force-induced phase transition. Disordered RNA exhibits unique properties, with a predicted reentrance phenomenon.

Area of Science:

  • Physics of biological macromolecules
  • Computational biophysics
  • Statistical mechanics of polymers

Background:

  • RNA secondary structure dictates function and is modeled using physical principles.
  • Understanding RNA's physical properties is crucial for predicting its behavior and interactions.
  • Existing models for RNA secondary structure prediction face challenges with large molecules.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the static properties of a homogeneous RNA model, including thermal denaturation and force-induced transitions.
  • To analyze the impact of sequence disorder on RNA's physical behavior and critical exponents.
  • To identify inconsistencies in current RNA secondary structure prediction methods.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a homogeneous RNA model incorporating pairing, base stacking, and loop entropic costs.

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  • Investigation of thermal denaturation using the radius of gyration.
  • Application of a Harris-type criterion to study sequence disorder effects.
  • Examination of force-extension curves and phase transitions under external force.

    • Main Results:

    • A thermal denaturation transition is observed in the RNA model with sufficient loop costs.
    • A second-order phase transition occurs between globular and extended phases under external force.
    • Sequence disorder modifies critical exponents in the glass phase but is negligible at high temperatures.
    • Force transitions are consistently second-order, and a reentrance phenomenon is predicted for disordered RNA.

    Conclusions:

    • The homogeneous RNA model accurately describes disordered RNA at high temperatures.
    • The study highlights an inconsistency in standard RNA secondary structure prediction for large molecules.
    • A predicted reentrance phenomenon offers new insights into real disordered RNA behavior.