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===Additional Features=== | ===Additional Features=== | ||
<Structure load='1nuv' size='500' frame='true' align='left' caption='The sequence of interest in the enzyme, C40 to C48 bind to the RNA to form a bulge loop.' scene='Insert optional scene name here' /> | |||
The leadzyme is dependent on the inclusion of lead for catalytic effect: no other ion gives the same result. | |||
The addition of lanthanide ions has been found to increase the rate of substrate cleavage. | |||
Studies show that equimolar solutions of neodymium (III) and lead (II) maximize this effect, suggesting that neodymium acts as an acid catalyst. The site at which the RNA is cleaved remains unchanged. | |||
===Credits=== | ===Credits=== | ||
