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Monday, September 3, 2012

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News

ScienceDaily: Top Environment News


Ancient enzymes function like nanopistons to unwind RNA

Posted: 02 Sep 2012 11:32 AM PDT

DEAD-box proteins, which are ancient enzymes found in all forms of life, function as recycling "nanopistons." They use chemical energy to clamp down and pry open RNA strands, thereby enabling the formation of new structures.

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