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kappusha OP t1_j30g0lj wrote

Reply to comment by SignalDifficult5061 in How many times mRNA transcript can be translated before it's degraded or something like that? by kappusha

>That being said, the paper below suggests one to millions per generation (Figure S1 supplemental), which they define as a minimum of about 21.5 minutes (varies substantially).

Wait does it mean 10^6/(21,5*60)≈ 775 translations per second for one mRNA in e.coli on average ? Or am I confused?

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SignalDifficult5061 t1_j35uei8 wrote

That is how I read it, but I really like bourbon. like a lot. I like bourbon.

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kappusha OP t1_j35yicq wrote

it just sounds physically impossible

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SignalDifficult5061 t1_j3619jj wrote

Yeah, I thought so too. Then again, there are some enzymes that somehow outperform the theoretical maximum diffusion constant. Something about formate as a substrate.

I'm terrified if I talk about this some jerkwad will make some association with a vaccine or aquarium cleaner, and I don't like responsibility.

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