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  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • Pseudouridine (Ψ) is a modified nucleoside crucial for RNA function.
  • Current methods for Ψ detection, such as CMCT labeling and radiolabeling, have limitations.
  • A need exists for sensitive, quantitative, and labeling-free Ψ detection techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, sensitive, and quantitative assay for Pseudouridine (Ψ) detection.
  • To establish a method that avoids the need for chemical labeling or radiolabeling.
  • To leverage DNAzyme specificity and amplification for enhanced Ψ detection.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a 10-23 DNAzyme for selective recognition of Pseudouridine (Ψ) over uridine (U).
  • Integrated rolling circle amplification (RCA) to significantly enhance assay sensitivity.
  • Developed a labeling-free detection strategy for Ψ quantification.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated high selectivity of the 10-23 DNAzyme for Ψ.
  • Achieved sensitive and quantitative detection of Ψ without prior labeling.
  • The combined DNAzyme-RCA approach proved effective for Ψ detection.

Conclusions:

  • The developed DNAzyme-RCA method offers a sensitive, quantitative, and labeling-free approach for Pseudouridine detection.
  • This method provides a valuable alternative to existing Ψ detection techniques.
  • The assay has potential applications in various biological and biomedical research areas.