bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2023
Abstract
The
protein
translocon
at
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
comprises
Sec61
translocation
channel
and
numerous
accessory
factors
that
collectively
facilitate
biogenesis
of
secretory
membrane
proteins.
Here,
we
leveraged
recent
advances
in
cryo-EM
structure
prediction
to
derive
insights
into
several
novel
configurations
ribosome-translocon
complex.
We
show
how
a
transmembrane
domain
(TMD)
looped
configuration
passes
through
lateral
gate
during
insertion;
nascent
chain
can
bind
constrain
conformation
ribosomal
uL22;
translocon-associated
(TRAP)
complex
adjust
its
position
different
stages
biogenesis.
Most
unexpectedly,
find
large
proportion
complexes
contains
RAMP4
intercalated
Sec61’s
gate,
widening
central
pore
contributing
hydrophilic
interior.
These
structures
lead
mechanistic
hypotheses
for
function
highlight
remarkably
plastic
machinery
whose
conformations
composition
dynamically
diverse
range
substrates.
The
protein
translocon
at
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
comprises
Sec61
translocation
channel
and
numerous
accessory
factors
that
collectively
facilitate
biogenesis
of
secretory
membrane
proteins.
Here,
we
leveraged
recent
advances
in
cryo-electron
microscopy
(cryo-EM)
structure
prediction
to
derive
insights
into
several
novel
configurations
ribosome-translocon
complex.
We
show
how
a
transmembrane
domain
(TMD)
looped
configuration
passes
through
lateral
gate
during
insertion;
nascent
chain
can
bind
constrain
conformation
ribosomal
uL22;
translocon-associated
(TRAP)
complex
adjust
its
position
different
stages
biogenesis.
Most
unexpectedly,
find
large
proportion
complexes
contains
RAMP4
intercalated
Sec61’s
gate,
widening
central
pore
contributing
hydrophilic
interior.
These
structures
lead
mechanistic
hypotheses
for
function
highlight
remarkably
plastic
machinery
whose
conformations
composition
dynamically
diverse
range
substrates.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2024
Abstract
Most
nascent
chains
undergo
rapid
co-translational
enzymatic
processing
as
soon
their
N-terminus
becomes
accessible
at
the
ribosomal
polypeptide
tunnel
exit
(PTE).
In
eukaryotes,
N-terminal
methionine
excision
(NME)
by
Methionine
Aminopeptidases
(MAP1
and
MAP2),
acetylation
(NTA)
N-Acetyl-Transferase
A
(NatA),
is
most
common
set
of
subsequent
modifications
carried
out
on
ribosome.
How
these
two
processes
are
coordinated
in
quick
succession
context
a
rapidly
translating
ribosome
has
remained
elusive.
Here,
we
report
that
human
NatA
occupies
non-intrusive
‘distal’
binding
site
which
does
not
interfere
with
other
associated
factors
(RAFs).
this
position,
can
partake
dynamic
assembly
MAP1
through
complex
scaffolding
function
abundant
Nascent
Polypeptide
Associated
Complex
(NAC).
Alternatively,
MAP2
co-occupy
PTE
preparation
for
successive
NME
NTA.
contrast
to
MAP1,
completely
covers
thus
incompatible
NAC
recruitment.
Both
assemblies
compile
independent
chain
substrates.
Together,
our
structures
provide
structural
framework
orchestration
NTA
protein
biogenesis.
Genome Biology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2024
Ribosomes
are
ribonucleoprotein
complexes
highly
conserved
across
all
domains
of
life.
The
size
differences
ribosomal
RNAs
(rRNAs)
can
be
mainly
attributed
to
variable
regions
termed
expansion
segments
(ESs)
protruding
out
from
the
surface.
ESs
were
found
involved
in
a
range
processes
including
ribosome
biogenesis
and
maturation,
translation,
co-translational
protein
modification.
Here,
we
analyze
rRNAs
yeasts
Magnusiomyces/Saprochaete
clade
belonging
basal
lineages
subphylum
Saccharomycotina.
We
find
that
these
missing
more
than
400
nt
25S
rRNA
150
18S
when
compared
their
canonical
counterparts
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae.
mostly
map
ESs,
thus
representing
shift
toward
minimal
structure.
Despite
structural
changes
rRNAs,
did
not
identify
dramatic
alterations
inventories.
also
show
size-reduced
limited
species
clade,
indicating
shortening
happened
independently
several
other
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 15, 2023
Abstract
Ribosomes
are
ribonucleoprotein
complexes
highly
conserved
across
all
domains
of
life.
The
size
differences
ribosomal
RNAs
(rRNAs)
can
be
mainly
attributed
to
variable
regions
termed
expansion
segments
(ESs)
protruding
out
from
the
surface.
ESs
were
found
involved
in
a
range
processes
including
ribosome
biogenesis
and
maturation,
translation,
co-translational
protein
modification.
Here,
we
analyze
rRNAs
yeasts
Magnusiomyces/Saprochaete
clade
belonging
basal
lineages
subphylum
Saccharomycotina.
We
find
that
these
missing
more
than
400
nt
25S
rRNA
150
18S
when
compared
their
canonical
counterparts
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae
.
mostly
map
ESs,
thus
representing
shift
toward
minimal
structure.
Despite
structural
changes
rRNAs,
did
not
identify
dramatic
alterations
inventories.
also
show
size-reduced
limited
species
clade,
indicating
shortening
happened
independently
several
other
Significance
Expansion
present
translation.
Although
some
them
shown
essential,
functions
evolutionary
trajectories
leading
and/or
reduction
fully
understood.
have
truncated
segments,
yet
inventories
ribosomes
do
radically
differ
possessing
RNAs.
loss
occurred
phylogenetic
pointing
dispensable
nature.
identified
yeast
open
venue
for
further
studies
enigmatic
elements
eukaryotic
ribosome.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 22, 2023
Abstract
The
protein
translocon
at
the
endoplasmic
reticulum
comprises
Sec61
translocation
channel
and
numerous
accessory
factors
that
collectively
facilitate
biogenesis
of
secretory
membrane
proteins.
Here,
we
leveraged
recent
advances
in
cryo-EM
structure
prediction
to
derive
insights
into
several
novel
configurations
ribosome-translocon
complex.
We
show
how
a
transmembrane
domain
(TMD)
looped
configuration
passes
through
lateral
gate
during
insertion;
nascent
chain
can
bind
constrain
conformation
ribosomal
uL22;
translocon-associated
(TRAP)
complex
adjust
its
position
different
stages
biogenesis.
Most
unexpectedly,
find
large
proportion
complexes
contains
RAMP4
intercalated
Sec61’s
gate,
widening
central
pore
contributing
hydrophilic
interior.
These
structures
lead
mechanistic
hypotheses
for
function
highlight
remarkably
plastic
machinery
whose
conformations
composition
dynamically
diverse
range
substrates.