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The RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), comprising an Argonaute (AGO) protein and a small RNA, is the central effector in RNA silencing, and its assembly mechanism has been elucidated.

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The RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC), comprising an Argonaute (AGO) protein and a small RNA, is the central effector in RNA silencing, and its assembly mechanism has been elucidated.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:33:55 GMT · 4h 16m ago
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Why
This study identifies the human AGO–HSP90–p23 complex (AMC), which captures AGO in an RNA-free state, faithfully recapitulating de novo RISC assembly.
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Understanding the RISC assembly mechanism establishes the AMC as a molecular tool for designing improved small interfering RNA therapeutics, potentially leading to new treatments for various diseases.

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