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ArticleNucleic acids research2017

A synergistic network of interactions promotes the formation of in vitro processing bodies and protects mRNA against decapping.

Stefan Schütz, Erik R Nöldeke, Remco Sprangers

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Article in Nucleic acids research, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 61 papers.

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3 authors.

Stefan SchützMax Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, Spemannstrasse 35, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
Erik R NöldekeMax Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, Spemannstrasse 35, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
Remco SprangersMax Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, Spemannstrasse 35, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cellular liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) results in the formation of dynamic granules that play an important role in many biological processes. On a molecular level, the clustering of proteins into a confined space results from an indefinite network of intermolecular interactions. Here, we introduce and exploit a novel high-throughput bottom-up approach to study how the interactions between RNA, the Dcp1:Dcp2 mRNA decapping complex and the scaffolding proteins Edc3 and Pdc1 result in the formation of processing bodies. We find that the LLPS boundaries are close to physiological concentrations upon inclusion of multiple proteins and RNA. Within in vitro processing bodies the RNA is protected against endonucleolytic cleavage and the mRNA decapping activity is reduced, which argues for a role of processing bodies in temporary mRNA storage. Interestingly, the intrinsically disordered region (IDR) in the Edc3 protein emerges as a central hub for interactions with both RNA and mRNA decapping factors. In addition, the Edc3 IDR plays a role in the formation of irreversible protein aggregates that are potentially detrimental for cellular homeostasis. In summary, our data reveal insights into the mechanisms that lead to cellular LLPS and into the way this influences enzymatic activity.

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EndoribonucleasesLiquid-Liquid ExtractionProtein Interaction MapsRNA, FungalRNA, MessengerRNA Processing, Post-TranscriptionalRNA StabilitySchizosaccharomycesSchizosaccharomyces pombe ProteinsDcp2 protein, S pombeEdc3 protein, S pombeEndoribonucleasesmRNA decapping enzymesRNA, FungalRNA, MessengerSchizosaccharomyces pombe Proteins

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PMID28472520
PMCPMC5499654

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