Key result
A single base difference in the size of the template molecule, rather than the specific sequence, affected the level of defective interfering RNA accumulating in turnip protoplasts.
Population
turnip protoplast system
Design
Preclinical
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Length modulates DI RNA accumulation in protoplasts; extends viral replication models but leaves open in vivo validation.
Template size, rather than specific sequence, affects the accumulation of defective interfering RNA in turnip protoplasts.
Zhang et al. (1994) studied this question. Template size was evaluated on Accumulation of defective interfering (DI) RNAs. A single base difference in the size of the template molecule, rather than the specific sequence, affected the level of defective interfering RNA accumulating in turnip protoplasts.