Abstract
It has been hypothesized that the ribosome gains additional fidelity during protein translation by probing structural differences in tRNA species. We measure the translocation kinetics of different tRNA species through ∼3 nm diameter synthetic nanopores. Each tRNA species varies in the time scale with which it is deformed from equilibrium, as in the translocation step of protein translation. Using machine-learning algorithms, we can differentiate among five tRNA species, analyze the ratios of tRNA binary mixtures, and distinguish tRNA isoacceptors. (Figure Presented).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 138-144 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Nano Letters |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 13 2016 |
Keywords
- RNA
- SVM
- nanopores
- single molecule
- tRNA
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Chemistry(all)
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanical Engineering