bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
LARP4
interacts
with
poly(A)-binding
protein
(PABP)
to
protect
mRNAs
from
deadenylation
and
decay,
recent
data
indicate
it
can
direct
the
translation
of
functionally
related
mRNA
subsets.
was
known
bind
RACK1,
a
ribosome-associated
protein,
although
specific
regions
involved,
relevance
had
been
undetermined.
Here,
yeast
two-hybrid
domain
mapping
followed
by
other
methods
identified
positions
615-625
in
conserved
region-2
(CR2)
(and
LARP4B)
as
directly
binding
RACK1
region
200-317.
Consistent
these
results,
AlphaFold2-multimer
predicted
high
confidence
interaction
CR2
propellers
5-6.
mutations
strongly
decreased
association
cellular
ribosomes
multiple
assays,
whereas
less
effect
observed
for
PABP
association,
consistent
independent
interactions.
ability
optimally
stabilize
β-globin
reporter
containing
an
AU-rich
element
(ARE)
more
significantly
than
reporters
lacking
this
element.
While
polysome
profiles
β-glo-ARE
is
inefficiently
translated,
published
data,
we
show
that
increases
its
LARP4-CR2
mutant
impaired.
Analysis
nanoLuc-ARE
production
luciferase
activity
confirmed
promotes
efficiency
while
are
disabling.
Thus,
CR2-mediated
promote
translational
some
mRNAs.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(7), P. 114452 - 114452
Published: July 1, 2024
Macrophages
are
effector
immune
cells
that
experience
substantial
changes
to
oxygenation
when
transiting
through
tissues,
especially
entering
tumors
or
infected
wounds.
How
hypoxia
alters
gene
expression
and
macrophage
function
at
the
post-transcriptional
level
remains
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
use
TimeLapse-seq
measure
how
inflammatory
activation
modifies
hypoxic
response
in
primary
macrophages.
Nucleoside
recoding
sequencing
allows
derivation
of
steady-state
transcript
levels,
degradation
rates,
transcriptional
synthesis
rates
from
same
dataset.
We
find
produces
distinct
responses
resting
Hypoxia
induces
destabilization
mRNA
transcripts,
though
macrophages
substantially
increase
compared
Increased
RNA
turnover
results
upregulation
ribosomal
protein
genes
downregulation
extracellular
matrix
components
Pathways
regulated
by
decay
vitro
differentially
tumor-associated
implying
mixed
stimuli
could
induce
regulation
solid
tumors.
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Abstract
Terminal
oligopyrimidine
motif-containing
mRNAs
(TOPs)
encode
all
ribosomal
proteins
in
mammals
and
are
regulated
to
tune
ribosome
synthesis
cell
state.
Previous
studies
have
implicated
LARP1
40S-
or
80S-ribosome
complexes
that
thought
repress
stabilize
TOPs.
However,
a
molecular
understanding
of
how
TOPs
interact
with
these
is
lacking.
Here,
we
show
directly
binds
non-translating
subunits.
Cryo-EM
structures
reveal
previously
uncharacterized
domain
bound
occluding
the
mRNA
channel
40S
subunit.
Increased
availability
free
subunits
downstream
various
stresses
promote
60S
joining
at
same
interface
form
LARP1-80S
complexes.
Simultaneously,
engages
TOP
via
its
characterized
La/PAM2
DM15
domains.
Contrary
expectations,
binding
within
not
required
for
LARP1-mediated
repression
stabilization,
two
canonical
functions.
Together,
this
work
provides
insight
into
challenges
existing
models
describing
function
repressed
LARP1-40S/80S-TOP
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 1979 - 1979
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Gene
expression
is
a
complex
process
regulated
at
multiple
levels
in
eukaryotic
cells.
Translation
frequently
represents
pivotal
step
the
control
of
gene
expression.
Among
stages
translation,
initiation
particularly
important,
as
it
governs
ribosome
recruitment
and
efficiency
protein
synthesis.
The
5'
untranslated
region
(5'
UTR)
mRNA
plays
key
role
this
process,
often
exhibiting
complicated
structured
landscape.
Numerous
mRNAs
possess
long
UTRs
that
contain
diverse
regulatory
elements,
including
RNA
secondary
structures,
specific
nucleotide
motifs,
chemical
modifications.
These
structural
features
can
independently
modulate
translation
through
their
intrinsic
properties
or
by
serving
platforms
for
trans-acting
factors
such
RNA-binding
proteins.
dynamic
nature
UTR
elements
allows
cells
to
fine-tune
response
environmental
cellular
signals.
Understanding
these
mechanisms
not
only
fundamental
molecular
biology
but
also
holds
significant
biomedical
potential.
Insights
into
UTR-mediated
regulation
could
drive
advancements
synthetic
mRNA-based
targeted
therapies.
This
review
outlines
current
knowledge
UTR,
interplay
between
them,
combined
functional
impact
on
translation.
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
73, P. 103205 - 103205
Published: May 21, 2024
Hypoxia-inducible
factor
1
alpha
(HIF-1α)
is
a
major
molecular
mediator
of
the
hypoxic
response.
In
endometrium,
local
conditions
induced
by
hormonal
fluctuations
and
endometrial
vascular
remodeling
contribute
to
production
HIF-1α,
which
plays
an
indispensable
role
in
series
physiological
activities,
such
as
menstruation
metamorphosis.
The
sensitive
regulation
HIF-1α
maintains
cellular
viability
regenerative
capacity
endometrium
against
stresses
hypoxia
excess
reactive
oxygen
species.
contrast,
abnormal
levels
exacerbate
development
various
pathologies.
This
knowledge
opens
important
possibilities
for
promising
HIF-1α-centered
strategies
ameliorate
disease.
Nonetheless,
additional
efforts
are
required
elucidate
regulatory
network
promote
applications
human
endometrium.
Here,
we
summarize
HIF-1α-mediated
pathway
physiology
pathology,
highlight
latest
treating
diseases,
improve
receptivity.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
53(3)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
LARP4
interacts
with
poly(A)-binding
protein
(PABP)
to
protect
messenger
RNAs
(mRNAs)
from
deadenylation
and
decay,
recent
data
indicate
it
can
direct
the
translation
of
functionally
related
mRNA
subsets.
was
known
bind
RACK1,
a
ribosome-associated
protein,
although
specific
regions
involved
relevance
had
been
undetermined.
Here,
through
combination
in-cell
in
vitro
methodologies,
we
identified
positions
615-625
conserved
region-2
(CR2)
(and
646-656
LARP4B)
as
directly
binding
RACK1.
Consistent
these
results,
AlphaFold2-Multimer
predicted
high-confidence
interaction
CR2
RACK1
propellers
5
6.
mutations
strongly
decreased
association
cellular
ribosomes
by
multiple
assays,
whereas
PABP
less
affected,
consistent
independent
interactions.
The
LARP4's
ability
stabilize
β-globin
reporter
containing
an
AU-rich
element
(ARE)
higher
degree
than
GFP
(green
fluorescent
protein)
mRNAs
lacking
ARE.
We
show
robustly
increases
β-glo-ARE
mRNA,
mutant
is
impaired.
Analysis
nanoLuc-ARE
for
production
luciferase
activity
confirmed
promotes
efficiency,
while
are
disabling.
Thus,
CR2-mediated
promote
translational
efficiency
some
mRNAs.
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.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
Abstract
Terminal
oligopyrimidine
motif-containing
mRNAs
(TOPs)
encode
all
ribosomal
proteins
in
mammals
and
are
regulated
to
tune
ribosome
synthesis
cell
state.
Previous
studies
implicate
LARP1
40S-
or
80S-ribosome
complexes
that
repress
stabilize
TOPs.
However,
a
mechanistic
understanding
of
how
TOPs
interact
with
these
coordinate
TOP
outcomes
is
lacking.
Here,
we
show
senses
the
cellular
supply
ribosomes
by
directly
binding
non-translating
subunits.
Cryo-EM
structures
reveal
previously
uncharacterized
domain
bound
occluding
40S
mRNA
channel.
Free
cytosolic
induce
sequestration
repressed
80S-LARP1-TOP
independent
alterations
mTOR
signaling.
Together,
this
work
demonstrates
general
ribosome-sensing
function
allows
it
protein
demand.
One-Sentence
Summary
binds
free
subunits
Frontiers in Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Pancreatic
ductal
adenocarcinoma
(PDAC)
is
one
of
the
deadliest
cancers
with
a
high
percentage
morbidity.
The
deciphering
and
identification
novel
targets
tools
for
intervening
its
adverse
progression
are
therefore
immense
importance.
To
address
this
goal
we
adopted
specific
inhibitor
intracellular
tyrosine
kinase
Fer,
whose
expression
level
upregulated
in
PDAC
tumors,
associated
poor
prognosis
patients.
Subjecting
cells
to
E260-Fer
inhibitor,
unraveled
simultaneous
effects
on
mitochondria,
non-mitochondrial
ERK1/2
regulatory
cascade.
E260
caused
severe
mitochondrial
deformation,
resulting
cellular-
aspartate
ATP
depletion,
followed
by
activation
metabolic
sensor
AMPK.
This
led
phosphorylation
deactivation
bona
fide
AMPK
substrate,
RAPTOR,
which
serves
as
positive
regulator
mTORC1
hub.
Accordingly,
resulted
inhibition
activity.
In
parallel,
downregulated
state
kinases,
their
ability
neutralize
suppressor
TSC2,
thereby
accentuating
mTORC1.
Importantly,
both
downregulation
were
also
achieved
upon
knockdown
corroborating
role
Fer
these
processes.
Concomitantly,
tumors
not
healthy
pancreatic
tissues,
levels
demonstrate
moderate
but
statistically
significant
correlation
mTOR
downstream
effector
LARP1.
Finally,
targeting
driven
mTORC1,
culminated
necrotic
death
treated
cells,
envisaging
new
intervention
tool
challenging
disease.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(8), P. e0308574 - e0308574
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
TOR
(target
of
rapamycin),
a
ubiquitous
protein
kinase
central
to
cellular
homeostasis
maintenance,
fundamentally
regulates
ribosome
biogenesis
in
part
by
its
target
La-related
1
(LARP1).
Among
other
transcripts,
LARP1
specifically
binds
TOP
(terminal
oligopyrimidine)
mRNAs
encoding
all
80
ribosomal
proteins
TOR-dependent
manner
through
C-terminal
region
containing
the
DM15
module.
Though
functional
implications
interaction
with
is
controversial,
it
clear
that
TOP-LARP1-TOR
axis
critical
health
humans.
Its
existence
and
role
evolutionarily
divergent
animals
remain
less
understood.
We
focused
our
work
on
expanding
knowledge
first
arm
axis:
connection
between
LARP1-DM15
5’
motif.
show
overall
architecture
observed
humans
conserved
fruit
fly
zebrafish.
Both
adopt
familiar
curved
arrangements
HEAT-like
repeats
bind
same
surface,
although
molecular
dynamics
simulations
suggest
N-terminal
fold
predicted
be
unstable
unfold.
demonstrate
each
ortholog
interacts
sequences
varying
affinities.
Importantly,
we
determine
ability
some
but
not
others
might
amount
context
RNA
structure,
rather
than
module
recognize
others.
propose
may
retain
similar
secondary
structures
regulate
recognition.