bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
ABSTRACT
RNA
molecules
are
localized
to
subcellular
regions
through
interactions
between
localization-regulatory
cis-elements
and
trans-acting
binding
proteins
(RBPs).
However,
the
identities
of
RNAs
whose
localization
is
regulated
by
a
specific
RBP
as
well
impacts
that
on
cell
function
have
generally
remained
unknown.
Here,
we
demonstrate
HNRNPA2B1
acts
keep
out
neuronal
projections.
Using
fractionation,
high-throughput
sequencing,
single
molecule
FISH,
find
hundreds
markedly
increased
abundance
in
neurites
knockout
cells.
These
often
encode
motor
enriched
for
known
sites
motifs
their
3′
UTRs.
The
speed
processivity
microtubule-based
transport
impaired
these
cells,
specifically
neurites.
point
mutations
increase
its
cytoplasmic
relative
wildtype
lead
stronger
suppression
mislocalization
defects
than
seen
with
HNRNPA2B1.
We
further
localizations
target
sensitive
perturbations
decay
machinery,
suggesting
it
HNRNPA2B1’s
role
regulating
stability
may
explain
observations.
findings
establish
negative
regulator
neurite
link
activities
them.
Molecular Cell,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
83(15), P. 2709 - 2725.e10
Published: July 13, 2023
For
cells
to
perform
their
biological
functions,
they
need
adopt
specific
shapes
and
form
functionally
distinct
subcellular
compartments.
This
is
achieved
in
part
via
an
asymmetric
distribution
of
mRNAs
within
cells.
Currently,
the
main
model
mRNA
localization
involves
sequences
called
"zipcodes"
that
direct
proper
locations.
However,
while
thousands
localize
cells,
only
a
few
zipcodes
have
been
identified,
suggesting
additional
mechanisms
contribute
localization.
Here,
we
assess
role
stability
by
combining
isolation
soma
neurites
mouse
primary
cortical
mESC-derived
neurons,
SLAM-seq,
m6A-RIP-seq,
perturbation
destabilization
mechanisms,
analysis
multiple
datasets.
We
show
depletion
elements,
such
as
m6A,
AU-rich
suboptimal
codons,
functions
mechanism
mediates
associated
with
housekeeping
several
types
neurons.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(7)
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
A
central
mechanism
of
mTOR
complex
1
(mTORC1)
signaling
is
the
coordinated
translation
ribosomal
protein
and
factor
mRNAs
mediated
by
5′-terminal
oligopyrimidine
motif
(5′TOP).
Recently,
La-related
(LARP1)
was
proposed
to
be
specific
regulator
5′TOP
mRNA
downstream
mTORC1,
while
eIF4E-binding
proteins
(4EBP1/2)
were
suggested
have
a
general
role
in
translational
repression
all
transcripts.
Here,
we
use
single-molecule
site
imaging
canonical
study
single
living
cells.
Our
data
reveal
that
4EBP1/2
has
dominant
both
during
pharmacological
inhibition
mTOR.
In
contrast,
find
LARP1
selectively
protects
from
degradation
transcriptome-wide
analysis
half-lives.
results
clarify
roles
regulating
provide
framework
further
how
these
factors
control
cell
growth
development
disease.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
44(2), P. 115237 - 115237
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
The
subcellular
localization
of
mRNAs
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
biological
processes,
including
cell
migration.
For
instance,
β-actin
mRNA
and
its
associated
RNA-binding
protein
(RBP),
ZBP1/IGF2BP1,
are
recruited
to
focal
adhesions
(FAs)
support
localized
synthesis,
crucial
for
However,
whether
other
RBPs
also
localize
at
FAs
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
identify
hundreds
that
enriched
(FA-mRNAs).
FA-mRNAs
share
characteristics
with
stress
granule
(SG)
found
ribonucleoprotein
(RNP)
complexes
the
SG
RBP.
Mechanistically,
G3BP1
binds
FA
proteins
an
RNA-dependent
manner,
dimerization
domains,
essential
form
RNPs
SG,
required
We
find
promote
speed
by
enhancing
mobility
size.
These
findings
suggest
previously
unappreciated
regulating
function
under
non-stress
conditions.
Briefings in Bioinformatics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(5)
Published: June 27, 2023
Abstract
RNA
localization
is
essential
for
regulating
spatial
translation,
where
RNAs
are
trafficked
to
their
target
locations
via
various
biological
mechanisms.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
in
the
context
of
molecular
mechanisms,
experimental
techniques
and
machine
learning-based
prediction
tools.
Three
main
types
mechanisms
that
control
distinct
cellular
compartments
reviewed,
including
directed
transport,
protection
from
mRNA
degradation,
as
well
diffusion
local
entrapment.
Advances
methods,
both
image
sequence
based,
provide
substantial
data
resources,
which
allow
design
powerful
learning
models
predict
localizations.
We
review
publicly
available
predictive
tools
serve
a
guide
users
inspire
developers
build
more
effective
models.
Finally,
an
overview
multimodal
learning,
may
new
avenue
localization.
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.
The Journal of Cell Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
222(12)
Published: Nov. 3, 2023
Midbodies
function
during
telophase
to
regulate
the
abscission
step
of
cytokinesis.
Until
recently,
it
was
thought
that
abscission-regulating
proteins,
such
as
ESCRT-III
complex
subunits,
accumulate
at
MB
by
directly
or
indirectly
binding
resident
protein,
CEP55.
However,
recent
studies
have
shown
depletion
CEP55
does
not
fully
block
targeting
MB.
Here,
we
show
MBs
contain
mRNAs
and
these
MB-associated
can
be
locally
translated,
resulting
in
accumulation
proteins.
We
demonstrate
localized
translation
CHMP4B
is
required
for
its
site
3′
UTR-dependent
mRNA
successful
completion
Finally,
identify
regulatory
cis-elements
within
RNAs
are
necessary
sufficient
trafficking
propose
a
novel
method
regulating
cytokinesis
selective
mRNAs.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
53(5)
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Across
cell
types
and
organisms,
thousands
of
RNAs
display
asymmetric
subcellular
distributions.
Studying
this
process
requires
quantifying
abundances
specific
at
precise
locations.
To
analyze
transcriptomes,
multiple
proximity-based
techniques
have
been
developed
in
which
near
a
localized
bait
protein
are
specifically
labeled,
facilitating
their
biotinylation
purification.
However,
these
complex
methods
often
laborious
require
expensive
enrichment
reagents.
streamline
the
analysis
RNA
populations,
we
Oxidation-Induced
Nucleotide
Conversion
sequencing
(OINC-seq).
In
OINC-seq,
genetically
encoded,
oxidized
photo-controllable
manner.
These
oxidation
events
then
directly
detected
quantified
using
high-throughput
our
software
package,
PIGPEN,
without
need
for
biotin-mediated
enrichment.
We
demonstrate
that
OINC-seq
can
induce
quantify
with
high
specificity
dose-
light-dependent
further
show
spatial
by
it
to
transcriptomes
associated
cytoplasm,
ER,
nucleus,
inner
outer
membranes
mitochondria.
Finally,
transgenic
zebrafish,
allows
proximity-mediated
labeling
live
animals.
sum,
together
PIGPEN
provide
an
accessible
workflow
analyzing
across
different
biological
systems.