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Abstract

Several studies have generated computer-based predictions of secondary structure of the 3′ untranslated region (UTR) of (DEN); however, experimental verification of the formation of these structures is lacking. This study assessed the congruence of Mfold predictions of secondary structure of the core region of the DEN type 4 3′ UTR with nuclease maps of this region. Maps and predictions were largely consistent. Maps supported the existence of previously predicted pseudoknots and identified putative regions of dynamic folding. Additionally, this study investigated previously identified conserved elements in the flavivirus 3′ UTR that differ among viruses with different modes of transmission. Specific regions of mosquito-borne DEN type 4 were either deleted or replaced with homologous sequences from tick-borne . All of these mutations caused substantial distortion of secondary structure, yet viruses carrying these mutations were viable.

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