MUTAGENESIS METHODS USING RIBAVIRIN AND/OR RNA REPLICASES

The use of RNA-replicases for introducing mutations into and selecting for improved RNA molecules is described. The use of ribavirin, or a derivative/analogue thereof, in methods for introducing one or more mutations during replication or transcription of a target nucleic acid molecule is also descr...

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Hauptverfasser: KOPSIDAS GEORGE, COIA GREGORY, SLEIGH MERILYN
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Zusammenfassung:The use of RNA-replicases for introducing mutations into and selecting for improved RNA molecules is described. The use of ribavirin, or a derivative/analogue thereof, in methods for introducing one or more mutations during replication or transcription of a target nucleic acid molecule is also described. These methods can be used to screen for nucleic acids, or proteins encoded thereby, with altered or new activity. Also provided are kits comprising ribavirin, or a derivative/analogue thereof, for use in mutagenesis procedures.