Protocol provides a quick way to assay for RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) activity in crude protein samples. RdRP transcription products remain at the origin during paper chromatography. - [Read An Assay for RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase Activity Protocol]
Short interfering RNAs (siRNAs) can be used to prime RNA synthesis by the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP). SiRNAs can be used by RdRP as primers for specific cellular mRNAs, forming dsRNA products capable of inducing transitive RNAi. - [Read Protocol for siRNA-Primed RNA Synthesis Protocol]