Ribonucleotides in Genomic DNA: Molecular Mechanisms and Biological Implications
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 August 2024 | Viewed by 72
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Initiating a scientific exploration, this Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences is devoted to investigating the multifaceted landscape of “Ribonucleotides in Genomic DNA”, elucidating their molecular intricacies and far-reaching biological consequences. Our objective is to spotlight enzymatic processes dictating ribonucleotide incorporation, emphasizing pivotal players such as DNA polymerases and ribonucleotide reductase. This Special Issue aims to illuminate ribonucleotide excision repair mechanisms safeguarding genomic integrity and address the delicate balance contributing to genome stability. Special attention is provided to the functional dynamics of ribonucleotides in DNA, revealing their role in influencing DNA structure and inducing mutations. This call to action is extended to solicit both research articles and insightful reviews that collectively contribute to a comprehensive elucidation of the sources, functions, and consequences of ribonucleotides in genomic DNA.
Prof. Dr. Francesca Storici
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- ribonucleotides in DNA
- genomic RNA incorporation
- ribonucleotide excision repair
- ribonucleotide reductase
- genome stability
- function of ribonucleotides in DNA
- DNA polymerase fidelity
- ribonucleotide-induced mutations
- ribonucleotide misincorporation
- ribonucleotide in DNA structure
