R2DT: a comprehensive platform for visualising RNA secondary structure

bioRxiv [Preprint]. 2024 Sep 30:2024.09.29.611006. doi: 10.1101/2024.09.29.611006.

Abstract

RNA secondary (2D) structure visualisation is an essential tool for understanding RNA function. R2DT is a software package designed to visualise RNA 2D structures in consistent, recognisable, and reproducible layouts. The latest release, R2DT 2.0, introduces multiple significant features, including the ability to display position-specific information, such as single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) or SHAPE reactivities. It also offers a new template-free mode allowing visualisation of RNAs without pre-existing templates, alongside a constrained folding mode and support for animated visualisations. Users can interactively modify R2DT diagrams, either manually or using natural language prompts, to generate new templates or create publication-quality images. Additionally, R2DT features faster performance, an expanded template library, and a growing collection of compatible tools and utilities. Already integrated into multiple biological databases, R2DT has evolved into a comprehensive platform for RNA 2D visualisation, accessible at https://r2dt.bio .

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