Characterization of RNA aptamers against SRP19 protein having sequences different from SRP RNA.

Abstract

SELEX is a conventional method to obtain high affinity nucleic acids to target molecules. In this study, high affinity RNA molecules against SRP19 protein were selected by using a randomized library. The primary and predicted secondary structures of the aptamers are different from those of S-domain RNA which is the natural target of SRP19 protein. Comparison of structural features between S-domain RNA and aptamers might enhance our understanding on RNA-protein interaction.