An RNA folding algorithm including pseudoknots based on dynamic weighted matching

On the basis of maximum weighted matching (MWM) algorithm, we introduced a dynamic weight related with stem length and used a recursive algorithm to predict RNA secondary structures by searching the stem structure with maximum weight summation step-by-step. This algorithm not only avoids the complicated free energy calculation, but also it could attain higher prediction accuracy. Moreover, our algorithm can predict most types of potential pseudoknots in the RNA structure.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2006
• Where: CANDC
• Authors: Haijun Liu, Dong Xu, Jianlin Shao, Yifei Wang
• Keywords: Algorithm, CANDC 2006, Emerging Technology, Maximum Weight Summation, RNA Secondary Structures