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  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Chemical Biology

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  • Ribonucleic acid (RNA) modifications are vital for biological regulation.
  • Modified nucleosides modulate diverse biological functions.
  • Efficient late-stage RNA modification is key for functional and therapeutic exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of site-selective, late-stage RNA modification strategies.
  • To evaluate the advantages and limitations of different modification approaches.
  • To discuss future research directions in RNA modification.

Main Methods:

  • Enzyme-mediated strategies for RNA modification.
  • Catalytic nucleic acid-based techniques.
  • Chemical methodologies for RNA functionalization.

Main Results:

  • These methods primarily target RNA nucleobases or the 2 ahydroxyl (2 ahydroxyl) group.
  • Each strategy offers unique benefits and drawbacks for RNA manipulation.
  • Site-selective modification enables precise functional and structural RNA studies.

Conclusions:

  • Advancements in RNA modification are critical for understanding RNA's biological roles.
  • Precise RNA modification offers therapeutic potential for genetic diseases.
  • Further research is needed to refine and expand RNA modification techniques.