iFoldRNA

iFoldRNA predicts RNA tertiary structures from primary sequences using computational simulations to model three-dimensional RNA folding and support analysis of RNA structure–function relationships.


Key Features:

  • Enhanced prediction capacity: Extends predictive capability to RNA molecules up to a few hundred nucleotides in length.
  • Integration of experimental data: Incorporates experimental constraints such as base-pairing information and hydroxyl-radical probing results to guide modeling.
  • Computational prediction algorithms: Employs advanced computational algorithms and simulations to generate RNA tertiary structure predictions.

Scientific Applications:

  • Structural biology research: Supports elucidation of RNA three-dimensional structures to inform studies of RNA function.
  • Drug design and development: Provides structural models of RNA targets to inform therapeutic design and targeting strategies.
  • Educational and training purposes: Supplies predictive models for teaching and training in RNA folding and structure analysis.

Methodology:

Uses advanced computational algorithms and simulations to predict RNA tertiary structures and can incorporate experimental constraints such as base‑pairing information and hydroxyl‑radical probing data.

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Tool Type:
command-line tool
Added:
8/3/2017
Last Updated:
11/25/2024

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Publications

Krokhotin A, Houlihan K, Dokholyan NV. iFoldRNA v2: folding RNA with constraints. Bioinformatics. 2015;31(17):2891-2893. doi:10.1093/bioinformatics/btv221. PMID:25910700. PMCID:PMC4547609.

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