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RNA Structures. September 19, 21 2006. Ribose ring. A form conformation. RNA conformation angles. UpA. UpA. UpA. UpA. GpC. RNA oligonucleotide A form. Crystal vs solution conformation. Internal loopin xtal Full loop in solution. Schematic of internal loop. Water involved in mispair.
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RNA Structures September 19, 21 2006
Crystal vs solution conformation • Internal loopin xtal • Full loop in solution
Ribozymes • RNA with catalytic activity
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