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    • Biochemistry
    • Molecular Biology
    • Chemical Biology

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    • Current non-covalent RNA dyes lack selectivity for RNA over DNA.
    • Existing dyes exhibit weak binding and high background signals in cellular imaging.
    • There is a need for improved RNA-specific fluorescent probes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a novel, sequence-independent fluorescent labeling strategy for RNA.
    • To create a covalent labeling approach with enhanced selectivity and signal amplification.
    • To enable wavelength-tunable, high-fidelity RNA imaging in various biological contexts.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an acylimidazole-mediated reaction between donor-acceptor fluorophores and RNA's 2'-hydroxyl groups.
    • Designed reactive probes for covalent attachment to RNA under mild aqueous conditions.
    • Investigated the fluorescence enhancement and selectivity of the covalent probes for RNA over DNA.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved up to 390-fold fluorescence enhancement upon RNA labeling.
    • Demonstrated up to 970-fold selectivity for RNA compared to DNA.
    • Documented four distinct emission colors for versatile imaging applications.
    • Successfully applied the covalent fluorophore platform for RNA analysis in gels, solution, and living cells.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed fluorogenic covalent labeling approach provides a robust and selective method for RNA detection.
    • This platform offers significant improvements over existing RNA dyes, enabling advanced RNA imaging and analysis.
    • The covalent fluorophore system represents a valuable new tool for studying RNA in complex biological systems.