Non-averaged single-molecule tertiary structures reveal RNA self-folding through individual-particle cryo-electron tomography

Large-scale and continuous conformational changes in the RNA self-folding process present significant challenges for structural studies, often requiring trade-offs between resolution and observational scope. Here, we utilize individual-particle cryo-electron tomography (IPET) to examine the post-tra...

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Main Authors: Liu, Jianfang (Author) , McRae, Ewan K. S. (Author) , Zhang, Meng (Author) , Geary, Cody (Author) , Andersen, Ebbe Sloth (Author) , Ren, Gang (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 21 October 2024
In: Nature Communications
Year: 2024, Volume: 15, Pages: 1-18
ISSN:2041-1723
DOI:10.1038/s41467-024-52914-1
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-52914-1
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Author Notes:Jianfang Liu, Ewan K.S. McRae, Meng Zhang, Cody Geary, Ebbe Sloth Andersen & Gang Ren

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