5-Formyl-UTP

5-Formyl-UTP is a modified uridine triphosphate containing a formyl group at the 5-carbon position. Incorporation of the formyl group can significantly affect RNA structure and function, particularly influencing RNA folding and RNA-protein interactions. 5-Formyl-UTP can be incorporated into RNA molecules during in vitro transcription reactions to generate RNA containing 5-formyluridine residues. This modified RNA is valuable for studying RNA secondary structures, functional properties, and RNA-protein binding interactions. Additionally, since the formyl group can react with specific reactive reagents, 5-Formyl-UTP can also be utilized for RNA labeling and detection.