EZ Cap™ Fdx1 mRNA

Fdx 1 is a ferridoxin, a molecule at the heart of copper death. Fdx 1 can reduce Cu²⁺ to more toxic Cu⁺ to induce copper death, and can also catalyze the lipid acylation of core structural proteins of pyruvate dehydrogenase, which causes copper death in cell by affecting the occurrence of tricarboxylic acid cycle.

EZ Cap™ Fdx1 mRNA is provided at a concentration of ~1 mg/ml with Cap1 structure. There are currently two ways to cap mRNA: One is co-transcription method, by adding Cap analogues into the transcription process. The other is enzymatic Capping. After transcription, Cap0 capping is performed by Vaccinia virus Capping Enzyme (VCE), GTP and S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). The Cap0 is then generated into the Cap1 through 2´-O-Methyltransferase and SAM. Cap1 Capping can also be performed by adding VCE, 2´-O-Methyltransferase, GTP and SAM in a one-step process. Cap 1 structure is more ideal for mammalian systems and possess higher transcription efficiency than Cap 0 structure. The addition of poly (A) tail increases the stability and lifetime of the mRNA in vitro and in vivo. Poly (A) tail also plays an important role in enhancing the efficiency of translation initiation.