Hi, i am measuring translation efficiency of my target RNA-Protein Complex with RRL in vitro translation system (Promega) & Luciferase detection kit. It confused me that efficiency change between RNA & RNP are different in Na+ buffer and K+ buffer. RNA translation efficiency also similar through Na+ may inhibit translation. Some details of my reaction : 80 mM Na+ or 80 mM K+ per reaction. RNA, RNP input are consistent in this four groups. Does anyone have any suggestions for this issue? Or know of any published research that ran into similar issues? All suggestions are welcome, thank you so so so much!