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Deciphering the details of RNA aminoglycoside interactions: from atomistic models to biotechnological applications

Thesis/Dissertation ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1048539· OSTI ID:1048539
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  1. Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA (United States)
A detailed study was done of the neomycin-B RNA aptamer for determining its selectivity and binding ability to both neomycin– and kanamycin-class aminoglycosides. A novel method to increase drug concentrations in cells for more efficiently killing is described. To test the method, a bacterial model system was adopted and several small RNA molecules interacting with aminoglycosides were cloned downstream of T7 RNA polymerase promoter in an expression vector. Then, the growth analysis of E. coli expressing aptamers was observed for 12-hour period. Our analysis indicated that aptamers helped to increase the intracellular concentration of aminoglycosides thereby increasing their efficacy.
Research Organization:
Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-07CH11358
OSTI ID:
1048539
Report Number(s):
IS--T 3070
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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