Cells,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
8(11), P. 1379 - 1379
Published: Nov. 2, 2019
The
ribosome
is
a
complex
ribonucleoprotein-based
molecular
machine
that
orchestrates
protein
synthesis
in
the
cell.
Both
ribosomal
RNA
and
proteins
can
be
chemically
modified
by
reactive
oxygen
species,
which
may
alter
ribosome′s
functions
or
cause
complete
loss
of
functionality.
oxidative
damage
ribosomes
accumulate
during
their
lifespan
cell
lead
to
reduced
faulty
translation
contribute
various
pathologies.
However,
remarkably
little
known
about
biological
consequences
ribosome.
Here,
we
provide
concise
summary
types
changes
induced
species
rRNA
discuss
existing
experimental
evidence
how
these
modifications
affect
dynamics
function.
We
emphasize
special
role
redox-active
transition
metals,
such
as
iron,
play
homeostasis
stability.
also
hypothesis
redox-mediated
adaptive
cellular
responses
stress.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
122(8), P. 7269 - 7326
Published: Aug. 20, 2021
Native
mass
spectrometry
(MS)
involves
the
analysis
and
characterization
of
macromolecules,
predominantly
intact
proteins
protein
complexes,
whereby
as
much
possible
native
structural
features
analytes
are
retained.
As
such,
MS
enables
study
secondary,
tertiary,
even
quaternary
structure
other
biomolecules.
represents
a
relatively
recent
addition
to
analytical
toolbox
has
over
past
decade
experienced
immense
growth,
especially
in
enhancing
sensitivity
resolving
power
but
also
ease
use.
With
advent
dedicated
analyzers,
sample
preparation
separation
approaches,
targeted
fragmentation
techniques,
software
solutions,
number
practitioners
novel
applications
risen
both
academia
industry.
This
review
focuses
on
developments,
particularly
high-resolution
MS,
describing
assemblies,
proteoform
profiling
of─among
others─biopharmaceuticals
plasma
proteins,
quantitative
qualitative
protein-ligand
interactions,
with
latter
covering
lipid,
drug,
carbohydrate
molecules,
name
few.
Science,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
367(6477)
Published: Jan. 31, 2020
To
accommodate
their
complex
morphology,
neurons
localize
messenger
RNAs
(mRNAs)
and
ribosomes
near
synapses
to
produce
proteins
locally.
However,
a
relative
paucity
of
polysomes
(considered
the
active
sites
translation)
detected
in
electron
micrographs
neuronal
processes
has
suggested
limited
capacity
for
local
protein
synthesis.
In
this
study,
we
used
polysome
profiling
together
with
ribosome
footprinting
microdissected
rodent
synaptic
regions
reveal
surprisingly
high
number
dendritic
and/or
axonal
transcripts
preferentially
associated
monosomes
(single
ribosomes).
Furthermore,
were
process
Most
mRNAs
showed
similar
translational
status
cell
bodies
neurites,
but
some
exhibited
differential
occupancy
compartments.
Monosome-preferring
often
encoded
high-abundance
proteins.
Thus,
monosome
translation
contributes
proteome.
Cancer Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
82(13), P. 2344 - 2353
Published: March 18, 2022
Abstract
Ribosomes
are
a
complex
ensemble
of
rRNA
and
ribosomal
proteins
that
function
as
mRNA
translation
machines.
Ribosome
biogenesis
is
multistep
process
begins
in
the
nucleolus
concludes
cytoplasm.
The
tightly
controlled
by
multiple
checkpoint
surveillance
pathways.
Perturbations
these
checkpoints
pathways
can
lead
to
hyperactivation
ribosome
biogenesis.
Emerging
evidence
suggests
cancer
cells
harbor
specialized
class
ribosomes
(onco-ribosomes)
facilitates
oncogenic
program,
modulates
cellular
functions,
promotes
metabolic
rewiring.
Mutations
proteins,
processing,
assembly
factors
result
ribosomopathies
associated
with
an
increased
risk
developing
malignancies.
Recent
studies
have
linked
mutations
aberrant
poor
prognosis,
highlighting
ribosome-targeted
therapy
promising
approach
for
treating
patients
cancer.
Here,
we
summarize
various
aspects
dysregulation
impact
resultant
onco-ribosomes
on
malignant
tumor
behavior,
therapeutic
resistance,
clinical
outcome.
target,
understanding
important
determinants
this
will
allow
improved
perhaps
selective
strategies
target
biosynthesis.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
48(3), P. 1013 - 1028
Published: July 12, 2019
Ribosomopathies
are
diseases
caused
by
defects
in
ribosomal
constituents
or
factors
with
a
role
ribosome
assembly.
Intriguingly,
congenital
ribosomopathies
display
paradoxical
transition
from
early
symptoms
due
to
cellular
hypo-proliferation
an
elevated
cancer
risk
later
life.
Another
association
between
and
came
into
view
after
the
recent
discovery
of
somatic
mutations
proteins
rDNA
copy
number
changes
variety
tumor
types,
giving
rise
ribosomopathies.
Despite
these
clear
connections
cancer,
molecular
mechanisms
which
this
essential
machinery
oncogenic
only
start
emerge.
In
review,
impact
on
function
their
promoting
oncogenesis
described.
particular,
we
discuss
emerging
hallmarks
such
as
appearance
'onco-ribosomes'
that
specialized
translating
oncoproteins,
dysregulation
translation-independent
extra-ribosomal
functions
proteins,
rewired
protein
energy
metabolism,
extensive
oxidative
stress
leading
DNA
damage.
We
end
integrating
findings
model
can
provide
explanation
how
could
lead
hypo-
hyper-proliferation
bone
marrow
failure
syndromes
risk.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Oct. 21, 2021
Abstract
Owing
to
their
morphological
complexity
and
dense
network
connections,
neurons
modify
proteomes
locally,
using
mRNAs
ribosomes
present
in
the
neuropil
(tissue
enriched
for
dendrites
axons).
Although
ribosome
biogenesis
largely
takes
place
nucleus
perinuclear
region,
neuronal
ribosomal
protein
(RP)
have
been
frequently
detected
remotely,
axons.
Here,
imaging
profiling,
we
directly
RP
translation
neuropil.
Combining
brief
metabolic
labeling
with
mass
spectrometry,
found
that
a
group
of
RPs
rapidly
associated
translating
cytoplasm
this
incorporation
was
independent
canonical
biogenesis.
Moreover,
probability
some
regulated
by
location
(neurites
vs.
cell
bodies)
changes
cellular
environment
(following
oxidative
stress).
Our
results
suggest
new
mechanisms
local
activation,
repair
and/or
specialization
translational
machinery
within
processes,
potentially
allowing
synapses
rapid
means
regulate
synthesis.