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- Cbu.L1917 is a unique group I intron found in the 23S rRNA gene of the bacteria Coxiella burnetii, characterized by having an adenine instead of a typical guanine at its 3' end.
- Unlike other group I introns, Cbu.L1917 uses distinct cofactors for each step of its splicing process.
- It also exhibits a slower self-splicing rate when tested in vitro compared to other similar introns.
Article Abstract
Cbu.L1917, a group I intron present in the 23S rRNA gene of Coxiella burnetii, possesses a unique 3'-terminal adenine in place of a conserved guanine. Here, we show that, unlike all other group I introns, Cbu.L1917 utilizes a different cofactor for each splicing step and has a decreased self-splicing rate in vitro.
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