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    This study models RNA unfolding and refolding under mechanical tension, revealing sequence-dependent folding dynamics. We calculated key thermodynamic and kinetic properties for RNA sequences with varying structures.

    Area of Science:

    • Biophysics
    • Computational Biology
    • Molecular Biology

    Background:

    • RNA molecules exhibit complex hierarchical structures crucial for their function.
    • Understanding RNA folding and unfolding under mechanical stress is vital for molecular biology and biophysics.
    • Nearest-neighbor interactions govern the thermodynamic stability of RNA base pairs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the thermodynamics and kinetics of RNA unfolding and refolding under mechanical tension.
    • To model sequence-dependent folding dynamics for diverse RNA secondary structures.
    • To calculate key experimental observables related to RNA mechanical properties.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a modeling approach based on thermodynamic parameters of nearest-neighbor interactions.

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  • Calculated transition force for unfolding, end-to-end distribution function, and its variance.
  • Analyzed kinetic information for representative and homopolymer-containing RNA sequences.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully modeled sequence-dependent RNA folding dynamics under mechanical tension.
    • Quantified thermodynamic and kinetic parameters governing RNA mechanical responses.
    • Observed differences in mechanical behavior between a representative RNA and sequences with AU/GC homopolymers.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a framework for predicting RNA mechanical behavior based on sequence and structure.
    • Thermodynamic modeling accurately captures essential aspects of RNA unfolding and refolding kinetics.
    • Sequence composition, particularly homopolymer segments, significantly influences RNA mechanical properties.