Aptamer runner: An accessible aptamer structure prediction and structural prediction algorithm for visualization of selected aptamers
2024

A New Tool for Sorting and Visualizing Aptamers

Commentary

Author Information

Author(s): John J. Rossi

Primary Institution: Center for RNA Biology and Therapeutics Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope

Conclusion

Aptamer Runner is a new bioinformatic tool that simplifies the sorting and visualization of aptamers from large sequence pools.

Supporting Evidence

  • Aptamer Runner combines features of existing algorithms to improve aptamer analysis.
  • The tool visualizes clusters of sequence and structural similarities.
  • Several investigators have verified the utility of Aptamer Runner.

Takeaway

Aptamer Runner helps scientists pick the best aptamers, which are tiny molecules that can stick to other things, making their work easier.

Methodology

The study describes a new method using computer-based experiential learning to sort aptamer sequences from next-gen sequencing data.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.omtn.2024.102398

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