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High-affinity RNA ligands to human alpha-thrombin

M F Kubik1, A W Stephens, D Schneider

  • 1NeXagen, Inc., Boulder, CO 80301.

Nucleic Acids Research
|July 11, 1994
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Researchers identified high-affinity RNA molecules that bind human alpha-thrombin. One RNA (RNA 16.24) inhibits thrombin-driven clot formation, offering potential therapeutic applications.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Drug Discovery

Background:

  • Human alpha-thrombin is a key enzyme in blood coagulation.
  • Developing specific inhibitors for thrombin is crucial for treating thrombotic disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To isolate and characterize high-affinity RNA ligands that bind specifically to human alpha-thrombin.
  • To investigate the structural features and binding mechanisms of these RNA ligands.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic Evolution of Ligands by EXponential enrichment (SELEX) was employed to identify RNA binders.
  • Secondary structure prediction and mutant analysis were used to understand RNA structure-function relationships.
  • Phosphate modification and competition assays elucidated binding interactions.

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Main Results:

  • Two classes of high-affinity RNA ligands, RNA 16.24 (24-nucleotides) and RNA 27.33 (33-nucleotides), were isolated.
  • RNA 16.24 demonstrated inhibition of thrombin-catalyzed fibrin clot formation in vitro.
  • A novel stem-loop structure with a large loop was proposed for RNA 16.24.
  • Evidence suggests these RNAs bind to the heparin-binding site of thrombin via electrostatic interactions.

Conclusions:

  • Novel RNA ligands with high affinity and specificity for human alpha-thrombin were discovered.
  • RNA 16.24 functions as a thrombin inhibitor, suggesting therapeutic potential.
  • These findings open avenues for developing RNA-based anticoagulants or diagnostic tools.