Can Artificial Catalysts Be Used for RNA Cleavage?
Yes, researchers have developed artificial catalysts, such as DNAzymes and peptidyl mimetics, that can catalyze RNA cleavage. These synthetic catalysts are designed to mimic the activity of natural ribozymes and ribonucleases. DNAzymes, for instance, are DNA molecules with catalytic activity that can cleave RNA at specific sites. Such artificial catalysts have potential applications in therapeutic RNA targeting and molecular biology research.
