Translational
regulation
is
pivotal
during
preimplantation
development.
However,
how
mRNAs
are
selected
for
temporal
and
their
dynamic
utilization
fate
this
period
still
unknown.
Using
a
high-resolution
ribosome
profiling
approach,
we
analyzed
the
transcriptome,
as
well
monosome-
polysome-bound
RNAs
of
mouse
oocytes
embryos,
defining
an
unprecedented
extent
spatiotemporal
translational
landscapes
rapid
developmental
phase.
We
observed
previously
unknown
mechanisms
selectivity,
i.e.,
stage-wise
deferral
loading
monosome-bound
to
polysome
active
translation,
continuous
translation
both
monosome
at
same
stage,
priming
monosomes
after
initial
activation.
showed
that
eukaryotic
initiation
factor
Eif1ad3,
which
exclusively
translated
in
2-Cell
embryo,
required
biogenesis
post
embryonic
genome
Our
study
thus
provides
genome-wide
datasets
analyses
dynamics
accompanying
mammalian
germ
cell
development
reveals
contribution
novel
pre-implantation
EMBO Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(1), P. 404 - 427
Published: Dec. 14, 2023
Abstract
Maternal
mRNAs
are
essential
for
protein
synthesis
during
oogenesis
and
early
embryogenesis.
To
adapt
translation
to
specific
needs
development,
maternal
translationally
repressed
by
shortening
the
polyA
tails.
While
mRNA
deadenylation
is
associated
with
decapping
degradation
in
somatic
cells,
short
tails
stable.
Here
we
report
that
germline-specific
eIF4E
paralog,
eIF4E1b,
zebrafish
oogenesis.
eIF4E1b
localizes
P-bodies
embryos
binds
reported
or
no
tails,
including
histone
mRNAs.
Loss
of
results
reduced
levels
gonads,
consistent
a
role
storage.
Using
mouse
human
eIF4E1Bs
(in
vitro)
vivo),
show
unlike
canonical
eIF4Es,
does
not
interact
eIF4G
initiate
translation.
Instead,
interacts
translational
repressor
eIF4ENIF1,
which
required
localization
P-bodies.
Our
study
an
important
regulating
dormancy
provides
new
insights
into
fundamental
post-transcriptional
regulatory
principles
governing
vertebrate
development.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 3, 2025
Upon
fertilization,
the
mouse
zygotic
genome
is
activated
and
maternal
RNAs
as
well
proteins
are
degraded.
Early
developmental
programs
built
on
encoded
by
genes
that
needed
to
guide
early
cell
fate
commitment.
The
box
C/D
snoRNA
ribonucleoprotein
(snoRNP)
complex
required
for
rRNA
biogenesis,
ribosome
assembly
pre-mRNA
splicing
essential
protein
translation.
Zinc
finger,
HIT
type
3
(encoded
Znhit3)
previously
identified
a
component
in
of
snoRNP
complex.
Using
gene-edited
mice,
it
identifies
Znhit3
an
embryonic
gene
whose
ablation
reduces
translation
prevents
embryos
development
beyond
morula
stage.
absence
ZNHIT3
leads
decreased
abundance
which
causes
defects
ribosomes
mRNA
splicing.
Microinjection
cRNA
partially
rescues
phenotype
confirms
during
preimplantation
development.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(9), P. 8361 - 8361
Published: May 6, 2023
While
protein
synthesis
is
vital
for
the
majority
of
cell
types
human
body,
diversely
differentiated
cells
require
specific
translation
regulation.
This
suggests
specialization
machinery
across
tissues
and
organs.
Using
transcriptomic
data
from
GTEx,
FANTOM,
Gene
Atlas,
we
systematically
explored
abundance
transcripts
encoding
factors
aminoacyl-tRNA
synthetases
(ARSases)
in
tissues.
We
revised
a
few
known
identified
several
novel
translation-related
genes
exhibiting
strict
tissue-specific
expression.
The
proteins
they
encode
include
eEF1A1,
eEF1A2,
PABPC1L,
PABPC3,
eIF1B,
eIF4E1B,
eIF4ENIF1,
eIF5AL1.
Furthermore,
our
analysis
revealed
pervasive
relative
components
(e.g.,
PABP
eRF3
paralogs,
eIF2B
eIF3
subunits,
eIF5MPs,
some
ARSases),
suggesting
presumptive
variance
composition
initiation,
elongation,
termination
complexes.
These
conclusions
were
largely
confirmed
by
proteomic
data.
Finally,
paid
attention
to
sexual
dimorphism
repertoire
encoded
sex
chromosomes
(eIF1A,
eIF2γ,
DDX3),
testis
brain
as
organs
with
most
diverged
expression
translation-associated
genes.
Development,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
150(23)
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Infertility
affects
couples
worldwide.
Premature
ovarian
insufficiency
(POI)
refers
to
loss
of
function
before
40
years
age
and
is
a
contributing
factor
infertility.
Several
case
studies
have
reported
dominant-inherited
POI
symptoms
in
families
with
heterozygous
EIF4ENIF1
(4E-T)
mutations.
However,
the
effects
haploinsufficiency
rarely
been
studied
animal
models
reveal
underlying
molecular
changes
related
Here,
we
demonstrate
that
Eif4enif1
causes
mouse
subfertility,
impairs
oocyte
maturation
partially
arrests
early
embryonic
development.
Using
dual-omic
sequencing,
observed
significantly
altered
both
transcriptome
translatome
oocytes,
by
which
further
revealed
mitochondrial
hyperfusion
mitochondria-associated
ribonucleoprotein
domain
distribution
alteration
Eif4enif1-deficient
oocytes.
This
study
provides
new
insights
into
mechanisms
clinical
fertility
failure
avenues
pursue
therapeutic
targets
address
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
134(5)
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
Early
gestational
loss
occurs
in
approximately
20%
of
all
clinically
recognized
human
pregnancies
and
is
an
important
cause
morbidity.
Either
embryonic
or
maternal
defects
can
loss,
but
a
functioning
receptive
uterine
endometrium
crucial
for
embryo
implantation.
We
report
that
the
switch/sucrose
nonfermentable
(SWI/SNF)
remodeling
complex
containing
polybromo-1
(PBRM1)
Brahma-related
gene
1
(BRG1)
essential
implantation
blastocyst
on
wall
uterus
mice.
Although
preimplantation
development
unaffected,
conditional
ablation
Pbrm1
stromal
cells
disrupts
progesterone
pathways
receptivity.
Heart
neural
crest
derivatives
expressed
2
(Hand2)
encodes
basic
helix-loop-helix
(bHLH)
transcription
factor
required
identify
enhancer
Hand2
requires
PBRM1
epigenetic
histone
modifications/coactivator
recruitment
looping
with
promoter.
In
Pbrm1cKO
mice,
perturbation
chromatin
assembly
at
promoter
sites
compromises
transcription,
adversely
affects
fibroblast
growth
signaling
pathways,
prevents
normal
stromal-epithelial
crosstalk,
The
mutant
female
mice
are
infertile
provide
insight
into
potential
causes
early
pregnancy
humans.
Clinical and Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8)
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Background
Mutations
in
several
translation
initiation
factors
are
closely
associated
with
premature
ovarian
insufficiency
(POI),
but
the
underlying
pathogenesis
remains
largely
unknown.
Methods
and
results
We
generated
eukaryotic
factor
5
(
Eif5
)
conditional
knockout
mice
aiming
to
investigate
function
of
eIF5
during
oocyte
growth
follicle
development.
Here,
we
demonstrated
that
deletion
mouse
primordial
growing
oocytes
both
resulted
apoptosis
within
early‐growing
follicles.
Further
studies
revealed
downregulated
levels
mitochondrial
fission‐related
proteins
(p‐DRP1,
FIS1,
MFF
MTFR)
upregulated
integrated
stress
response‐related
(AARS1,
SHMT2
SLC7A1)
genes
Atf4
,
Ddit3
Fgf21
).
Consistent
this,
dysfunction
characterized
by
elongated
form,
aggregated
distribution
beneath
membrane,
decreased
adenosine
triphosphate
content
mtDNA
copy
numbers,
excessive
accumulation
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
superoxide.
Meanwhile,
led
a
significant
increase
DNA
damage
response
(γH2AX,
p‐CHK2
p‐p53)
proapoptotic
(PUMA
BAX),
as
well
decrease
anti‐apoptotic
protein
BCL‐xL.
Conclusion
These
findings
indicate
follicles
via
fission
defects,
ROS
damage.
This
study
provides
new
insights
into
pathogenesis,
genetic
diagnosis
potential
therapeutic
targets
for
POI.
Key
points
leads
arrest
impairs
proteins,
followed
dysfunction.
Depletion
causes
pathway.