Abstract
Recent advances in the study of ribozymes are summarized. One class of ribozymes consists of three functionally different domains which are a recognition unit, a catalytic core unit and an activator unit. The ribozymes are also associated with activator protein (s) in vivo. These four functional units are independent modules. New discoveries on the origin and evolution of intron ribozymes are presented. There are two different origins of these ribozymes. The relationship between the ribozyme and spliceosome is not clear. Attempts to redesign ribozymes as antiviral reagents (RNA restriction enzymes) are also illustrated.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.