3'to 5'translation of linear mRNAs?
Xiangyou Pi, Peng Wang, Bin Lin, Tianliang Liu, Lin Zhe, Yanchao Yang, Xiaoru Zhang, Zida Lin, Ling Sun, Fei Chen, Xi Zhang, Zhe Ji, Yufeng Yang
This study shows linear mRNAs can undergo backward translation in vitro, producing signals comparable to forward translation, and demonstrates the potential of backward translation in synthetic biology.
bioRxiv · Dec 30, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology