(3)J(CP) coupling constants have been measured in a 99% C-13,N-15 labe
led lead-dependent ribozyme, known as the leadzyme, These coupling con
stants were determined by analysis of the intensity of individual cros
speaks in a spin-echo difference constant time HSQC experiment, This p
rocedure permits improved measurement of the (3)J(C2'P) and (3)J(C4'P)
coupling constants in isotopically labeled RNA and yielded valuable i
nformation on the beta and epsilon backbone torsion angles in the lead
zyme.