Sequence-controlled RNA self-processing: computational design, biochemical analysis, and visualization by AFM

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Hairpin ribozyme mechanism (from left to right) nucleophilic attack followed by intermediate formation and release of newly formed 5′- and 3′-termini (see text for details); (R1, R2) oligonucleotide chain, (B1, B2) nucleobase, (A) acid, (B) base.

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  1. RNA 21: 1249-1260