Unexpected functions of tRNA and tRNA processing enzymes.
Adv Exp Med Biol
; 722: 137-55, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
tRNA and tRNA processing enzymes impact more than protein production. Studies have uncovered roles for tRNA in the regulation of transcription, translation and protein turnover. Induced by stress or as a programmed part of development, nonrandom tRNA fragments can guide mRNA cleavage, inhibit translation and promote morphological changes. Similarly, tRNA processing enzymes, such as RNaseP and tRNA aminoacyl-synthetases participate in tasks affecting more than tRNA function (i.e., mRNA function and cellular signaling). Unraveling the complexities of their functions will increase our understanding of how mutations associated with disease impact these functions and the downstream consequences. This chapter focuses on how tRNA and tRNA processing enzymes influence cellular function and RNA-infrastructure via pathways beyond the decoding activities that tRNA are known for.
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Asunto principal:
ARN Mensajero
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ARN de Transferencia
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Ribonucleasa P
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Aminoacil-ARNt Sintetasas
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Adv Exp Med Biol
Año:
2011
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos