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.
Hypertension Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 7, 2025
Abstract
Baroreflex
regulates
blood
pressure
and
heartbeat
through
specific
mechanosensitive
baroreceptors.
However,
the
current
knowledge
is
derived
only
from
animal
experiments.
No
data
about
human
aortic
baroreceptors
have
been
reported
so
far.
Therefore,
in
this
study,
we
performed
extended
histological,
proteomics
transcriptomics
analyses
of
arch
to
identify
potential
Three
healthy
arches
autopsies,
six
abdominal
aneurysms
four
control
tissue
samples
our
vascular
biobank
were
analysed.
For
histological
analyses,
antibodies
against
various
neuronal
markers
used.
Laser
capture
microdissection
macrodissection
selectively
analyse
nerves
adventitia
aorta
using
RNA
sequencing.
Histological
analysis
revealed
a
heterogeneous
distribution
along
entire
arch,
predominantly
ascending
up
left
subclavian
artery.
Proteome
identified
three
putative
PIEZO1,
TRPV2,
TRPM4.
Transcriptomics
confirmed
that
these
ion
channels
do
not
originate
cells
within
wall
but
presumably
cell
body
vagus
nerve.
Interestingly,
also
detected
aneurysm
without
any
significant
differences
their
abundance.
Our
study
identified,
for
first
time,
arch.
Further
studies
are
necessary
validate
results
elucidate
role
ACS Central Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(6), P. 1135 - 1147
Published: June 12, 2024
The
proximitome
is
defined
as
the
entire
collection
of
biomolecules
spatially
in
proximity
a
biomolecule
interest.
More
broadly,
concept
can
be
extended
to
totality
cells
proximal
specific
cell
type.
Since
spatial
organization
and
essential
for
almost
all
biological
processes,
proximitomics
has
recently
emerged
an
active
area
scientific
research.
One
growing
strategies
leverages
reactive
species─which
are
generated
situ
confined,
chemically
tag
capture
systematic
analysis.
In
this
Outlook,
we
summarize
different
types
species
that
have
been
exploited
discuss
their
pros
cons
applications.
addition,
current
challenges
future
directions
exciting
field.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 27, 2024
Summary
mRNA
localization
to
subcellular
compartments
is
a
widely
used
mechanism
that
functionally
contributes
numerous
processes.
targeting
can
be
achieved
upon
recognition
of
RNA
cargo
by
molecular
motors.
However,
our
understanding
how
this
accomplished
limited,
especially
in
higher
organisms.
We
focus
on
pathway
targets
mRNAs
peripheral
protrusions
mammalian
cells
and
important
for
cell
migration.
Trafficking
occurs
through
active
transport
microtubules,
mediated
the
KIF1C
kinesin.
Here,
we
identify
RNA-binding
protein
CNBP,
as
factor
required
protrusions.
CNBP
binds
directly
GA-rich
sequences
3’UTR
protrusion
targeted
mRNAs.
also
interacts
with
recruitment
their
trafficking
microtubules
periphery.
This
work
provides
reveals
motor-adaptor
complex
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Across
cell
types
and
organisms,
thousands
of
RNAs
display
asymmetric
subcellular
distributions.
The
study
this
process
often
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
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
across
different
biological
systems.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(12), P. e3002942 - e3002942
Published: Dec. 2, 2024
The
intestinal
epithelium
is
a
polarized
monolayer
of
cells,
with
an
apical
side
facing
the
lumen
and
basal
blood
stream.
In
mice,
both
proteins
mRNAs
have
been
shown
to
exhibit
global
basal-apical
polarization;
however,
polarization
in
human
intestine
has
not
systematically
explored.
Here,
we
employed
laser-capture
microdissection
isolate
epithelial
segments
from
tissues
8
individuals
performed
RNA
sequencing
mass-spectrometry
proteomics.
We
find
substantial
mRNA
molecules
that
largely
overlaps
patterns
observed
mice.
This
remains
consistent
across
different
zones
villi
generally
correlated
proteins.
Our
protein
analysis
exposes
streamlined
intracellular
nutrient
transport
processing
reveals
mitochondria
ribosomes
are
less
humans
compared
study
provides
resource
for
understanding
biology.
RNA Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1), P. 7 - 16
Published: July 17, 2024
La-related
proteins
(LARPs)
are
a
family
of
RNA-binding
that
share
conserved
La
motif
(LaM)
domain.
LARP1
plays
role
in
regulating
ribosomal
protein
synthesis
and
stabilizing
mRNAs
has
unique
structure
without
an
RNA
binding
RRM
domain
adjoining
the
LaM
In
this
study,
we
investigated
physical
basis
for
specificity
poly(A)
sequences
observed
unexpected
bias
with
single
guanines.
Multiple
guanine
substitutions
did
not
increase
affinity,
demonstrating
preferential
recognition
singly
guanylated
sequences.
We
also
cyclic
di-nucleotides
cCAS/STING
pathway,
cyclic-di-GMP
3',3'-cGAMP,
bound
sub-micromolar
affinity.
Isothermal
titration
measurements
were
complemented
by
high-resolution
crystal
structures
six
different
ligands,
including
two
stereoisomers
phosphorothioate
linkage.
The
selectivity
substituted
suggests
may
play
effect
tail
guanylation.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 22, 2023
Abstract
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)
has
been
proposed
to
be
specific
regulator
5′TOP
mRNA
downstream
mTORC1,
while
eIF4E-binding
proteins
(4EBP1/2)
were
suggested
have
a
general
role
in
repression.
Here,
we
employ
single-molecule
site
imaging
canonical
study
translational
dynamics
single
living
cells.
Our
data
reveals
that
4EBP1/2
dominant
repression
both
during
pharmacological
inhibition
mTOR.
In
contrast,
find
LARP1
selectively
protects
from
degradation
transcriptome-wide
analysis
half-lives.
results
clarify
roles
regulating
provides
framework
further
how
these
factors
control
cell
growth
development
disease.
RNA,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(10), P. 1458 - 1470
Published: June 27, 2023
RNA-binding
proteins
(RBPs)
are
key
regulators
of
gene
expression.
Small
molecules
targeting
these
RBP–RNA
interactions
a
rapidly
emerging
class
therapeutics
for
treating
variety
diseases.
Ro-08-2750
(Ro)
is
small
molecule
identified
as
competitive
inhibitor
Musashi
(MSI)–RNA
interactions.
Here,
we
show
that
multiple
Ro-dependent
cellular
phenotypes,
specifically
adrenocortical
steroid
production
and
cell
viability,
Musashi-2
(MSI2)-independent.
Using
an
unbiased
proteome-wide
approach,
discovered
Ro
broadly
interacts
with
RBPs,
many
containing
RRM
domains.
To
confirm
this
finding,
leveraged
the
large-scale
ENCODE
data
to
identify
subset
RBPs
whose
depletion
phenocopies
inhibition,
indicating
promiscuous
RBPs.
Consistent
broad
disruption
ribonucleoprotein
complexes,
treatment
leads
stress
granule
formation.
This
strategy
represents
generalizable
framework
validating
specificity
identifying
targets
RBP
inhibitors
in
context.