bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Abstract
Overlapping
genes–wherein
two
different
proteins
are
translated
from
alternative
frames
of
the
same
DNA
sequence–provide
a
means
to
stabilize
an
engineered
gene
by
directly
linking
its
evolutionary
fate
with
that
overlapped
gene.
However,
creating
overlapping
pairs
is
challenging
as
it
requires
redesign
both
protein
products
accommodate
overlap
constraints.
Here,
we
present
new
“
o
verlapping,
lternate-
f
rame
insertion”
(OAFI)
method
for
genes
insertion
“inner”
gene,
encoded
in
alternate
frame,
into
flexible
region
“outer”
Using
OAFI,
create
bacterial
toxins
within
antibiotic
resistance
We
show
inner
and
outer
retain
functionality
despite
redesign,
translation
influenced
position
Additionally,
selection
alters
permitted
inactivating
mutations
can
restrict
horizontal
transfer
Overall,
OAFI
offers
versatile
tool
synthetic
biology,
expanding
applications
stabilization
biocontainment.
Trends in Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(8), P. 646 - 656
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Proteins
are
molecular
machines
that
provide
structure
and
perform
vital
transport,
signalling
enzymatic
roles.
expressed
by
cells
require
tight
regulation
of
their
concentration,
folding,
localisation,
modifications;
however,
this
state
protein
homeostasis
is
continuously
perturbed
tissue-level
stresses.
While
in
healthy
tissues
able
to
buffer
against
these
perturbations,
for
example,
expression
chaperone
proteins,
lost
ageing,
can
lead
aggregation
characteristic
folding
diseases.
Here,
we
review
reports
a
progressive
disconnect
between
transcriptomic
proteomic
during
cellular
ageing.
We
discuss
how
age-associated
changes
responses
specific
stressors
the
tissue
microenvironment
exacerbated
loss
ribosomal
pausing,
mistranslation.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(14), P. 8483 - 8499
Published: May 30, 2024
Ribosomes
trapped
on
mRNAs
during
protein
synthesis
need
to
be
rescued
for
the
cell
survive.
The
most
ubiquitous
bacterial
ribosome
rescue
pathway
is
trans-translation
mediated
by
tmRNA
and
SmpB.
Genetic
inactivation
of
can
lethal,
unless
ribosomes
are
ArfA
or
ArfB
alternative
factors
ribosome-associated
quality
control
(RQC)
system,
which
in
Bacillus
subtilis
involves
MutS2,
RqcH,
RqcP
Pth.
Using
transposon
sequencing
a
trans-translation-incompetent
B.
strain
we
identify
poorly
characterized
S4-domain-containing
YlmH
as
novel
potential
RQC
factor.
Cryo-EM
structures
reveal
that
binds
peptidyl-tRNA-50S
complexes
position
analogous
RqcP,
that,
similarly
co-habit
with
RqcH.
Consistently,
show
assume
role
facilitating
addition
poly-alanine
tails
truncated
nascent
polypeptides.
While
function
redundant
our
taxonomic
analysis
reveals
multiple
phyla
absent,
while
RqcH
present,
suggesting
these
species
plays
central
RQC.
Communications Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
Stalled
ribosomes
cause
collisions,
impair
protein
synthesis,
and
generate
potentially
harmful
truncated
polypeptides.
Eukaryotic
cells
utilize
the
ribosome-associated
quality
control
(RQC)
no-go
mRNA
decay
(NGD)
pathways
to
resolve
these
problems.
In
yeast,
E3
ubiquitin
ligase
Hel2
recognizes
polyubiquitinates
disomes
trisomes
at
40S
ribosomal
Rps20/uS10,
thereby
priming
for
further
steps
in
RQC/NGD
pathways.
Recent
studies
have
revealed
high
concentrations
of
unstressed
cells,
raising
question
whether
how
selects
long-term
stalled
trisomes.
This
study
presents
quantitative
analysis
vivo-formed
Hel2•ribosome
complexes
dynamics
Hel2-dependent
Rps20
ubiquitination
Ubp2/Ubp3-dependent
deubiquitination.
Our
findings
show
that
occupancy
progressively
increases
from
translating
monosomes
We
demonstrate
with
mono-
or
di-ubiquitinated
independently
RQC
component
Slh1,
while
those
tri-
tetra-ubiquitinated
do
not.
Based
on
results,
we
propose
a
model
which
translates
duration
ribosome
stalling
into
polyubiquitin
chain
length.
mechanism
allows
distinction
between
transient
stalling,
providing
machinery
means
select
fatally
over
transiently
ones.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(13), P. 7925 - 7946
Published: May 9, 2024
Abstract
Translational
control
is
important
in
all
life,
but
it
remains
a
challenge
to
accurately
quantify.
When
ribosomes
translate
messenger
(m)RNA
into
proteins,
they
attach
the
mRNA
series,
forming
poly(ribo)somes,
and
can
co-localize.
Here,
we
computationally
model
new
types
of
co-localized
ribosomal
complexes
on
identify
them
using
enhanced
translation
complex
profile
sequencing
(eTCP-seq)
based
rapid
vivo
crosslinking.
We
detect
long
disome
footprints
outside
regions
non-random
elongation
stalls
show
these
are
linked
initiation
protein
biosynthesis
rates.
subject
disomes
other
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
analysis
construct
new,
accurate
self-normalized
measure
translation,
termed
stochastic
efficiency
(STE).
then
apply
STE
investigate
changes
yeast
undergoing
glucose
depletion.
Importantly,
that,
well
beyond
tagging
stalls,
provide
rich
insight
translational
mechanisms,
polysome
dynamics
topology.
AI
ranks
cellular
mRNAs
by
absolute
rates
under
given
conditions,
assist
identifying
its
elements
will
facilitate
development
next-generation
synthetic
biology
designs
mRNA-based
therapeutics.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Abstract
During
protein
synthesis,
organisms
detect
translation
defects
that
induce
ribosome
stalling
and
result
in
aggregation.
The
Ribosome-associated
Quality
Control
(RQC)
complex,
comprising
TCF25,
LTN1,
NEMF,
is
responsible
for
identifying
incomplete
products
from
unproductive
events,
targeting
them
degradation.
Although
RQC
disruption
causes
adverse
effects
on
vertebrate
neurons,
data
regarding
mRNA/protein
expression
regulation
across
tissues
are
lacking.
Employing
high-throughput
methods,
we
analyzed
public
datasets
to
explore
gene
phenotypes.
Our
findings
revealed
widespread
of
components
human
tissues;
however,
silencing
yielded
only
mild
negative
cell
growth.
Notably,
TCF25
exhibited
elevated
mRNA
levels
were
not
reflected
the
content.
We
experimentally
demonstrated
this
disparity
arose
post-translational
degradation
by
proteasome.
Additionally,
observed
cellular
aging
marginally
influenced
expression,
leading
reduced
specific
tissues.
results
suggest
necessity
all
mammalian
Nevertheless,
when
falters,
alternative
mechanisms
seem
compensate,
ensuring
survival
under
nonstress
conditions.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 3, 2024
ABSTRACT
Cellular
exposure
to
stress
is
known
activate
several
translational
control
pathways
through
ribosome
ubiquitination.
However,
how
unique
patterns
of
ubiquitination
act
at
the
site-specific
level
drive
distinct
modes
translation
regulation
remains
unclear.
To
further
understand
complexity
these
ubiquitin
signals,
we
developed
a
new
targeted
proteomics
approach
quantify
modification
across
ribosome.
This
method
increased
sensitivity
and
throughput
current
approaches
allowed
us
systematically
measure
status
78
peptides
linkages
in
response
stress.
Using
this
method,
were
able
detect
sites
even
steady-state
conditions,
show
that
their
increases
non-stoichiometrically
dynamic
range
>4
orders
magnitude
hydrogen
peroxide.
Besides
demonstrating
global
ubiquitination,
our
study
also
revealed
an
unexpected
increase
ribosomal
protein
uS10/Rps20
uS3/Rps3
independent
canonical
E3
ligase
Hel2.
Furthermore,
mixed
occur
specific
manner,
depending
on
nature
stressor
enzymes
involved.
Finally,
showed
while
deletion
HEL2
induces
integrated
nucleotide
alkylating
agent
4-NQO,
E2
conjugase
RAD6
leads
sustained
only
H
2
O
.
Our
findings
contribute
deciphering
level,
revealing
induction
selective
codes,
which
shed
light
integration
important
quality
during
cellular
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Aberrant
translation
causes
ribosome
stalling,
which
leads
to
the
ubiquitination
of
ribosomal
proteins
and
induces
ribosome-associated
quality
control.
As
part
this
control
process,
E3
ubiquitin
ligase
RNF10
monoubiquitinates
protein
RPS3.
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
RNF10-mediated
RPS3
monoubiquitination
antagonizes
half-mer
formation
by
promoting
dissociation
40S
subunits
from
ribosomes
stalled
during
elongation.
Interestingly,
also
promotes
aberrant
initiation.
Moreover,
levels
are
tightly
coupled
amount
subunits.
Knockdown
RPS
proteins,
abrogates
biogenesis,
results
in
proteasomal
degradation
RNF10.
Vice
versa,
knockdown
RPL
60S
accumulation
initiating
subunits,
increased
levels,
monoubiquitination.
a
factor
required
for
resolution
events,
is
fundamental
mechanism
cells
respond
imbalances
subunit
stoichiometry.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 4, 2024
Abstract
Ribosomes
trapped
on
mRNAs
during
protein
synthesis
need
to
be
rescued
for
the
cell
survive.
The
most
ubiquitous
bacterial
ribosome
rescue
pathway
is
trans-translation
mediated
by
tmRNA
and
SmpB.
Genetic
inactivation
of
can
lethal,
unless
ribosomes
are
ArfA
or
ArfB
alternative
factors
ribosome-associated
quality
control
(RQC)
system,
which
in
B.
subtilis
involves
MutS2,
RqcH,
RqcP
Pth.
Using
transposon
sequencing
a
trans-translation-incompetent
strain
we
identify
poorly
characterized
S4-domain-containing
YlmH
as
novel
potential
RQC
factor.
Cryo-EM
structures
reveal
that
binds
peptidyl-tRNA-50S
complexes
an
position
analogous
RqcP,
that,
similarly
co-habit
with
RqcH.
Consistently,
show
assume
role
facilitating
addition
polyalanine
tails
truncated
nascent
polypeptides.
While
function
redundant
our
taxonomic
analysis
reveals
multiple
phyla
absent,
while
RqcH
present,
suggesting
these
species
plays
central
RQC.
Biochemical Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
481(7), P. 481 - 498
Published: March 5, 2024
The
protein
kinase
Gcn2
and
its
effector
Gcn1
are
part
of
the
general
amino
acid
control
signalling
(GAAC)
pathway
best
known
in
yeast
for
function
maintaining
homeostasis.
Under
limitation,
becomes
activated,
subsequently
increasing
levels
phosphorylated
eIF2α
(eIF2α-P).
This
leads
to
increased
translation
transcriptional
regulators,
such
as
Gcn4
ATF4
mammals,
subsequent
re-programming
cell's
gene
transcription
profile,
thereby
allowing
cells
cope
with
starvation.
Xrn1
is
involved
RNA
decay,
quality
processing.
We
found
that
co-precipitates
Gcn2,
suggesting
these
three
proteins
same
complex.
Growth
under
starvation
conditions
was
dependent
on
but
not
Xrn1-ribosome
association,
this
correlated
reduced
eIF2α-P
levels.
Constitutively
active
a
growth
defect
due
eIF2α-hyperphosphorylation,
we
phenotype
independent
Xrn1,
xrn1
deletion
does
enhance
de-phosphorylation.
Our
study
provides
evidence
required
efficient
activation,
directly
or
indirectly.
Thus,
have
uncovered
potential
new
link
between
metabolism
GAAC.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 882 - 882
Published: July 22, 2024
Ribosomes
are
not
totally
globular
machines.
Instead,
they
comprise
prominent
structural
protrusions
and
a
myriad
of
tentacle-like
projections,
which
frequently
made
up
ribosomal
RNA
expansion
segments
N-
or
C-terminal
extensions
proteins.
This
is
more
evident
in
higher
eukaryotic
ribosomes.
One
the
most
characteristic
protrusions,
present
small
subunits
all
three
domains
life,
so-called
beak,
relevant
for
function
regulation
ribosome’s
activities.
During
evolution,
beak
has
transitioned
from
an
structure
(helix
h33
16S
rRNA)
bacteria,
to
arrangement
formed
by
proteins,
eS10,
eS12
eS31,
smaller
eukaryotes.
In
this
review,
we
describe
different
functional
properties
beak.
We
discuss
state-of-the-art
concerning
its
composition
significance,
including
other
processes
apparently
related
translation,
dynamics
assembly
yeast
human
cells.
Moreover,
outline
current
view
about
relevance
beak’s
components
diseases,
especially
ribosomopathies
cancer.