In protein-RNA cross-linking mass spectrometry, UV or chemical cross-linking introduces stable bonds between amino acids and nucleic acids in protein-RNA complexes that are then analyzed and detected in mass spectra. This analytical tool delivers valuable information about RNA-protein interactions and RNA docking sites in proteins, both in vitro and in vivo. The identification of cross-linked peptides with oligonucleotides of different length leads to a combinatorial increase in search space.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWith the rapidly growing importance of biological research, non-coding RNAs (ncRNA) attract more attention in biology and bioinformatics. They play vital roles in biological processes such as transcription and translation. Classification of ncRNAs is essential to our understanding of disease mechanisms and treatment design.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProtein ubiquitylation is an essential post-translational modification process that performs a critical role in a wide range of biological functions, even a degenerative role in certain diseases, and is consequently used as a promising target for the treatment of various diseases. Owing to the significant role of protein ubiquitylation, these sites can be identified by enzymatic approaches, mass spectrometry analysis, and combinations of multidimensional liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry. However, these large-scale experimental screening techniques are time consuming, expensive, and laborious.
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