Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(3), P. e16 - e16
Published: Dec. 20, 2022
Abstract
Proper
RNA
localisation
is
essential
for
physiological
gene
expression.
Various
kinds
of
genome-wide
approaches
permit
to
comprehensively
profile
subcellular
transcriptomes.
Among
them,
cell
fractionation
methods,
that
couple
RNase
treatment
isolated
organelles
the
sequencing
protected
transcripts,
remain
most
widely
used,
mainly
because
they
do
not
require
genetic
modification
studied
system
and
can
be
easily
implemented
in
any
cells
or
tissues,
including
non-model
species.
However,
suffer
from
numerous
false-positives
since
incompletely
digested
contaminant
RNAs
still
captured
erroneously
identified
as
resident
transcripts.
Here
we
introduce
Controlled
Level
Contamination
coupled
deep
(CoLoC-seq)
a
new
transcriptomics
approach
efficiently
bypasses
this
caveat.
CoLoC-seq
leverages
classical
enzymatic
kinetics
tracks
depletion
dynamics
transcripts
gradient
an
exogenously
added
RNase,
with
without
organellar
membranes.
By
means
straightforward
mathematical
modelling,
infers
topology
robustly
distinguishes
between
genuinely
resident,
luminal
merely
abundant
surface-attached
contaminants.
Our
generic
performed
well
on
human
mitochondria
principle
applicable
other
membrane-bounded
organelles,
plastids,
compartments
vacuolar
system,
extracellular
vesicles,
viral
particles.
Molecular Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83(24), P. 4509 - 4523.e11
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
The
cytoplasm
is
highly
compartmentalized,
but
the
extent
and
consequences
of
subcytoplasmic
mRNA
localization
in
non-polarized
cells
are
largely
unknown.
We
determined
enrichment
TIS
granules
(TGs)
rough
endoplasmic
reticulum
(ER)
through
particle
sorting
isolated
cytosolic
mRNAs
by
digitonin
extraction.
When
focusing
on
genes
that
encode
non-membrane
proteins,
we
observed
52%
have
transcripts
enriched
specific
compartments.
Compartment
correlates
with
a
combinatorial
code
based
length,
exon
3′
UTR-bound
RNA-binding
proteins.
Compartment-biased
differ
functional
classes
their
encoded
proteins:
TG-enriched
low-abundance
proteins
strong
transcription
factors,
whereas
ER-enriched
large
expressed
an
important
determinant
protein
abundance,
which
supported
reporter
experiments
showing
redirecting
to
ER
increases
expression.
In
summary,
functionally
compartmentalized
local
translation
environments.
Spatial
segregation
of
mRNAs
in
the
cytoplasm
cells
is
a
well-known
biological
phenomenon
that
widely
observed
diverse
species
spanning
different
kingdoms
life.
In
mammalian
cells,
localization
has
been
documented
and
studied
quite
extensively
highly
polarized
most
notably
neurons,
where
localized
function
to
direct
protein
production
at
sites
are
distant
from
soma.
Recent
studies
have
strikingly
revealed
large
proportion
cellular
transcriptome
exhibits
distributions
even
lack
an
obvious
need
for
long-range
transport,
such
as
fibroblasts
or
epithelial
cells.
This
review
focuses
on
emerging
concepts
regarding
functional
outcomes
mRNA
targeting
We
also
discuss
regulatory
mechanisms
controlling
these
events,
with
emphasis
role
cell
mechanics
organization
cytoskeleton.
article
categorized
under:
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RNA
Export
Localization
Localization.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 14, 2024
Abstract
Although
more
than
half
of
all
genes
generate
transcripts
that
differ
in
3′UTR
length,
current
analysis
pipelines
only
quantify
the
amount
but
not
length
mRNA
transcripts.
is
determined
by
3′
end
cleavage
sites
(CS).
We
map
CS
200
primary
human
and
mouse
cell
types
increase
annotations
relative
to
GENCODE
database
40%.
Approximately
are
used
few
types,
revealing
most
have
one
or
two
major
ends.
incorporate
into
a
computational
pipeline,
called
scUTRquant,
for
rapid,
accurate,
simultaneous
quantification
gene
isoform
expression
from
single-cell
RNA
sequencing
(scRNA-seq)
data.
When
applying
scUTRquant
data
474
2134
perturbations,
we
discover
extensive
changes
across
as
widespread
coordinately
regulated
affect
mostly
different
genes.
Our
indicate
abundance
largely
independent
axes
regulation
together
determine
spatial
organization
protein
synthesis.
Molecular Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83(15), P. 2726 - 2738.e9
Published: July 27, 2023
Numerous
proteins
are
targeted
to
two
or
multiple
subcellular
destinations
where
they
exert
distinct
functional
consequences.
The
balance
between
such
differential
targeting
is
thought
be
determined
post-translationally,
relying
on
protein
sorting
mechanisms.
Here,
we
show
that
mRNA
location
and
translation
rate
can
also
determine
by
modulating
binding
specific
interacting
partners.
Peripheral
localization
of
the
NET1
fast
lead
higher
cytosolic
retention
promoting
its
membrane-associated
scaffold
CASK.
By
contrast,
perinuclear
and/or
slower
favor
nuclear
importins.
This
location-dependent
mechanism
modulated
physiological
stimuli
profoundly
impacts
function
in
cell
motility.
These
results
reveal
synthesis
elongation
act
coordination
as
a
"partner-selection"
robustly
influences
distribution
function.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
51(20), P. e101 - e101
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
N
6-methyladenosine
(m6A)
is
an
abundant
RNA
modification
which
plays
critical
roles
in
function
and
cellular
physiology.
However,
our
understanding
of
how
m6A
spatially
regulated
remains
limited
due
to
a
lack
methods
for
visualizing
methylated
transcripts
interest
cells.
Here,
we
develop
DART-FISH,
method
situ
visualization
specific
sites
target
RNAs
enables
simultaneous
detection
both
m6A-modified
unmodified
transcript
copies.
We
demonstrate
the
ability
DART-FISH
visualize
variety
mRNAs
across
diverse
cell
types
provide
information
on
location
stoichiometry
at
single-cell
resolution.
Finally,
use
reveal
that
not
sufficient
mRNA
localization
stress
granules
during
oxidative
stress.
This
technique
provides
powerful
tool
examining
dynamics
investigating
individual
Genes & Development,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
37(5-6), P. 191 - 203
Published: March 1, 2023
Subcellular
localization
of
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
is
a
widespread
phenomenon
that
can
impact
the
regulation
and
function
encoded
protein.
In
nonneuronal
cells,
specific
mRNAs
localize
to
cell
protrusions,
proper
mRNA
required
for
migration.
However,
mechanisms
by
which
regulates
protein
in
this
setting
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
examined
functional
consequences
encoding
KIF1C.
KIF1C
kinesin
motor
migration
trafficking,
including
trafficking
its
own
mRNA.
We
show
Kif1c
does
not
regulate
KIF1C's
abundance,
distribution,
or
ability
traffic
other
mRNAs.
Conversely,
protrusions
directed
used
mass
spectrometry
identify
binding
partners
endogenous
KIF1C,
revealed
dramatic
dysregulation
number
identity
interactors
response
mislocalization.
These
results
therefore
uncovered
mechanistic
connection
between
specificity
protein–protein
interactions.
anticipate
mechanism
limited
likely
be
general
principle
impacts
functions
proteins
protrusion-enriched
cells.
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Aug. 1, 2022
Neurons
are
highly
polarized
cells
with
significantly
long
axonal
and
dendritic
extensions
that
can
reach
distances
up
to
hundreds
of
centimeters
away
from
the
cell
bodies
in
higher
vertebrates.
Their
successful
formation,
maintenance,
proper
function
depend
on
coordination
intricate
molecular
networks
allow
axons
dendrites
quickly
process
information,
respond
a
continuous
diverse
cascade
environmental
stimuli,
often
without
enough
time
for
communication
soma.
Two
seemingly
unrelated
processes,
essential
these
rapid
responses,
thus
neuronal
homeostasis
plasticity,
local
mRNA
translation
cytoskeletal
reorganization.
The
cytoskeleton
is
characterized
by
high
stability
great
plasticity;
two
contradictory
attributes
emerge
powerful
rearrangement
dynamics.
Cytoskeletal
reorganization
crucial
during
nervous
system
development
adulthood,
ensuring
establishment
shape
polarity,
as
well
regulating
intracellular
transport
synaptic
functions.
Local
another
mechanism
well-established
role
developing
adult
system.
It
pivotal
guidance
arborization,
seems
be
key
player
processes
activated
after
damage.
Perturbations
regulatory
pathways
contribute
various
pathologies
clinical
manifestations,
ranging
intellectual
disabilities
(ID)
autism
spectrum
disorders
(ASD)
schizophrenia
(SCZ).
Despite
fact
both
orchestration
critical
function,
interplay
between
them
remains
elusive.
Here
we
review
our
current
knowledge
mechanisms
specific
interaction
regulate
potentially
coordinate
interconnected
processes.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(8), P. 114614 - 114614
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
The
relationship
between
transcription
and
protein
expression
is
complex.
We
identified
polysome-associated
RNA
transcripts
in
the
somata
central
terminals
of
mouse
sensory
neurons
control,
painful
(plus
nerve
growth
factor),
pain-free
conditions
(Nav1.7-null
mice).
majority
(98%)
translated
are
shared
male
female
mice
both
terminals.
Some
highly
enriched
or
Changes
translatome
include
novel
known
regulators
pain
pathways.
Antisense
knockdown
selected
somatic
terminal
that
correlate
with
states
diminished
behavior.
Terminal-enriched
included
those
encoding
synaptic
proteins
(e.g.,
synaptotagmin),
non-coding
RNAs,
factors
Znf431),
associated
transsynaptic
trafficking
(HoxC9),
GABA-generating
enzymes
(Gad1
Gad2),
neuropeptides
(Penk).
Thus,
translation
may
well
be
a
significant
regulatory
locus
for
peripheral
input
from
neurons.