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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
TRACKING WITH CLOSEUPS: N1-methylpseudouridine (m1Ψ) in COVID-19 Messenger RNA Vaccines
NEW #Outlook by Kellie Nance & @doc_jlmeier @NCIResearchCtr
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summarizes the development & function of N1-methylpseudouridine, an RNA modification used to increase the safety and efficacy of messenger RNA vaccines targeting #COVID19: https://t.co/2j0KUwxxPs pic.twitter.com/o5NWccRw7W
The paper is “Modifications in an Emergency: The Role of N1-Methylpseudouridine in COVID-19 Vaccines”, also available as PDF.
Here is background on pseudouridine and its appearance in various forms of RNA. It has been found in all three domains of life.
Posted at April 14, 2021 09:52