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J Biol Chem ; 300(8): 107488, 2024 Aug.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38908752

RÉSUMÉ

Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) are the most highly modified cellular RNAs, both with respect to the proportion of nucleotides that are modified within the tRNA sequence and with respect to the extraordinary diversity in tRNA modification chemistry. However, the functions of many different tRNA modifications are only beginning to emerge. tRNAs have two general clusters of modifications. The first cluster is within the anticodon stem-loop including several modifications essential for protein translation. The second cluster of modifications is within the tRNA elbow, and roles for these modifications are less clear. In general, tRNA elbow modifications are typically not essential for cell growth, but nonetheless several tRNA elbow modifications have been highly conserved throughout all domains of life. In addition to forming modifications, many tRNA modifying enzymes have been demonstrated or hypothesized to also play an important role in folding tRNA acting as tRNA chaperones. In this review, we summarize the known functions of tRNA modifying enzymes throughout the lifecycle of a tRNA molecule, from transcription to degradation. Thereby, we describe how tRNA modification and folding by tRNA modifying enzymes enhance tRNA maturation, tRNA aminoacylation, and tRNA function during protein synthesis, ultimately impacting cellular phenotypes and disease.


Sujet(s)
Maturation post-transcriptionnelle des ARN , ARN de transfert , ARN de transfert/métabolisme , ARN de transfert/génétique , Humains , Biosynthèse des protéines , Animaux , Anticodon/métabolisme , Anticodon/génétique
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J Zhejiang Univ Sci B ; 25(5): 438-450, 2024 May 15.
Article de Anglais, Chinois | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38725342

RÉSUMÉ

Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common gastrointestinal tumors. As a newly discovered type of non-coding RNAs, transfer RNA (tRNA)|-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) play a dual biological role in cancer. Our previous studies have demonstrated the potential of tRF-23-Q99P9P9NDD as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for GC. In this work, we confirmed for the first time that tRF-23-Q99P9P9NDD can promote the proliferation, migration, and invasion of GC cells in vitro. The dual luciferase reporter gene assay confirmed that tRF-23-Q99P9P9NDD could bind to the 3' untranslated region (UTR) site of acyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase short/branched chain (ACADSB). In addition, ACADSB could rescue the effect of tRF-23-Q99P9P9NDD on GC cells. Next, we used Gene Ontology (GO), the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) to find that downregulated ACADSB in GC may promote lipid accumulation by inhibiting fatty acid catabolism and ferroptosis. Finally, we verified the correlation between ACADSB and 12 ferroptosis genes at the transcriptional level, as well as the changes in reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels by flow cytometry. In summary, this study proposes that tRF-23-Q99P9P9NDD may affect GC lipid metabolism and ferroptosis by targeting ACADSB, thereby promoting GC progression. It provides a theoretical basis for the diagnostic and prognostic monitoring value of GC and opens up new possibilities for treatment.


Sujet(s)
Évolution de la maladie , Petit ARN non traduit , ARN de transfert , Tumeurs de l'estomac , Humains , Régions 3' non traduites , Lignée cellulaire tumorale , Mouvement cellulaire/génétique , Prolifération cellulaire/génétique , Ferroptose/génétique , Régulation de l'expression des gènes tumoraux , ARN de transfert/génétique , ARN de transfert/métabolisme , Tumeurs de l'estomac/génétique , Tumeurs de l'estomac/anatomopathologie , Petit ARN non traduit/métabolisme
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Cell Mol Biol Lett ; 29(1): 2, 2024 Jan 03.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38172726

RÉSUMÉ

Neointimal hyperplasia is a pathological vascular remodeling caused by abnormal proliferation and migration of subintimal vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) following intimal injury. There is increasing evidence that tRNA-derived small RNA (tsRNA) plays an important role in vascular remodeling. The purpose of this study is to search for tsRNAs signature of neointima formation and to explore their potential functions. The balloon injury model of rat common carotid artery was replicated to induce intimal hyperplasia, and the differentially expressed tsRNAs (DE-tsRNAs) in arteries with intimal hyperplasia were screened by small RNA sequencing and tsRNA library. A total of 24 DE-tsRNAs were found in the vessels with intimal hyperplasia by small RNA sequencing. In vitro, tRF-Glu-CTC inhibited the expression of fibromodulin (FMOD) in VSMCs, which is a negative modulator of TGF-ß1 activity. tRF-Glu-CTC also increased VSMC proliferation and migration. In vivo experiments showed that inhibition of tRF-Glu-CTC expression after balloon injury of rat carotid artery can reduce the neointimal area. In conclusion, tRF-Glu-CTC expression is increased after vascular injury and inhibits FMOD expression in VSMCs, which influences neointima formation. On the other hand, reducing the expression of tRF-Glu-CTC after vascular injury may be a potential approach to prevent vascular stenosis.


Sujet(s)
Lésions traumatiques de l'artère carotide , Lésions du système vasculaire , Animaux , Rats , Lésions traumatiques de l'artère carotide/génétique , Lésions traumatiques de l'artère carotide/métabolisme , Mouvement cellulaire , Prolifération cellulaire , Cellules cultivées , Modèles animaux de maladie humaine , Fibromoduline/métabolisme , Hyperplasie/complications , Hyperplasie/métabolisme , Hyperplasie/anatomopathologie , Myocytes du muscle lisse/métabolisme , Néointima/métabolisme , Néointima/anatomopathologie , Néointima/prévention et contrôle , Rat Sprague-Dawley , ARN/métabolisme , ARN de transfert/métabolisme , Remodelage vasculaire , Lésions du système vasculaire/métabolisme
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Cell Mol Life Sci ; 80(12): 352, 2023 Nov 07.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37935993

RÉSUMÉ

To be functional, some RNAs require a processing step involving splicing events. Each splicing event necessitates an RNA ligation step. RNA ligation is a process that can be achieved with various intermediaries such as self-catalysing RNAs, 5'-3' and 3'-5' RNA ligases. While several types of RNA ligation mechanisms occur in human, RtcB is the only 3'-5' RNA ligase identified in human cells to date. RtcB RNA ligation activity is well known to be essential for the splicing of XBP1, an essential transcription factor of the unfolded protein response; as well as for the maturation of specific intron-containing tRNAs. As such, RtcB is a core factor in protein synthesis and homeostasis. Taking advantage of the high homology between RtcB orthologues in archaea, bacteria and eukaryotes, this review will provide an introduction to the structure of RtcB and the mechanism of 3'-5' RNA ligation. This analysis is followed by a description of the mechanisms regulating RtcB activity and localisation, its known partners and its various functions from bacteria to human with a specific focus on human cancer.


Sujet(s)
RNA ligase (ATP) , Facteurs de transcription , Humains , RNA ligase (ATP)/génétique , RNA ligase (ATP)/composition chimique , RNA ligase (ATP)/métabolisme , Facteurs de transcription/métabolisme , ARN/métabolisme , Réponse aux protéines mal repliées , ARN de transfert/génétique , ARN de transfert/métabolisme , Épissage des ARN/génétique
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J Biol Chem ; 299(12): 105443, 2023 Dec.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37949221

RÉSUMÉ

The methyltransferase Trm10 modifies a subset of tRNAs on the base N1 position of the ninth nucleotide in the tRNA core. Trm10 is conserved throughout Eukarya and Archaea, and mutations in the human gene (TRMT10A) have been linked to neurological disorders such as microcephaly and intellectual disability, as well as defects in glucose metabolism. Of the 26 tRNAs in yeast with guanosine at position 9, only 13 are substrates for Trm10. However, no common sequence or other posttranscriptional modifications have been identified among these substrates, suggesting the presence of some other tRNA feature(s) that allow Trm10 to distinguish substrate from nonsubstrate tRNAs. Here, we show that substrate recognition by Saccharomyces cerevisiae Trm10 is dependent on both intrinsic tRNA flexibility and the ability of the enzyme to induce specific tRNA conformational changes upon binding. Using the sensitive RNA structure-probing method SHAPE, conformational changes upon binding to Trm10 in tRNA substrates, but not nonsubstrates, were identified and mapped onto a model of Trm10-bound tRNA. These changes may play an important role in substrate recognition by allowing Trm10 to gain access to the target nucleotide. Our results highlight a novel mechanism of substrate recognition by a conserved tRNA modifying enzyme. Further, these studies reveal a strategy for substrate recognition that may be broadly employed by tRNA-modifying enzymes which must distinguish between structurally similar tRNA species.


Sujet(s)
Conformation d'acide nucléique , Nucléotides , ARN de transfert , Saccharomyces cerevisiae , T-RNA methyltransferases , Humains , Nucléotides/métabolisme , ARN de transfert/composition chimique , ARN de transfert/génétique , ARN de transfert/métabolisme , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/enzymologie , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/génétique , Saccharomyces cerevisiae/métabolisme , Spécificité du substrat , T-RNA methyltransferases/composition chimique , T-RNA methyltransferases/métabolisme
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Methods Mol Biol ; 2695: 309-315, 2023.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37450128

RÉSUMÉ

Allografts rejection remains the most important reason causing allograft dysfunction in heart transplantation recipients. Currently, the golden standard for detecting graft rejection is endomyocardial biopsy (EMB). As a new noninvasive technique, liquid biopsy emerges along with the great developments of droplet-based digital PCR and the various optimizations of next-generation sequencing technologies, which is also cheaper than EMB. This review introduces several types of liquid biopsy and its application in heart transplantation.


Sujet(s)
Transplantation cardiaque , Transplantation cardiaque/effets indésirables , Biopsie , Biopsie liquide , Transplantation homologue , Rejet du greffon/diagnostic , Rejet du greffon/anatomopathologie , Allogreffes , Myocarde/anatomopathologie
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J Biol Chem ; 299(9): 105093, 2023 09.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37507018

RÉSUMÉ

Epitranscriptomics studies the mechanisms of acquired RNA modifications. The epitranscriptome is dynamically regulated by specific enzymatic reactions, and the proper execution of these enzymatic RNA modifications regulates a variety of physiological RNA functions. However, the lack of experimental tools, such as antibodies for RNA modification, limits the development of epitranscriptomic research. Furthermore, the regulatory enzymes of many RNA modifications have not yet been identified. Herein, we aimed to identify new molecular mechanisms involved in RNA modification by focusing on the AlkB homolog (ALKBH) family molecules, a family of RNA demethylases. We demonstrated that ALKBH4 interacts with small RNA, regulating the formation and metabolism of the (R)-5-carboxyhydroxymethyl uridine methyl ester. We also found that the reaction of ALKBH4 with small RNA enhances protein translation efficiency in an in vitro assay system. These findings indicate that ALKBH4 is involved in the regulation of uridine modification and expand on the role of tRNA-mediated translation control through ALKBH4.


Sujet(s)
AlkB Homolog 4, lysine demethylase , Biosynthèse des protéines , Uridine , Maturation post-transcriptionnelle des ARN/effets des médicaments et des substances chimiques , Uridine/génétique , Uridine/métabolisme , Cellules HEK293 , AlkB Homolog 4, lysine demethylase/métabolisme , Biosynthèse des protéines/génétique , Acides cétoglutariques/pharmacologie , Fer/pharmacologie , Humains
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J Biochem ; 174(3): 291-303, 2023 Jul 31.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37261968

RÉSUMÉ

Glycyl-tRNA synthetases (GlyRSs) have different oligomeric structures depending on the organisms. While a dimeric α2 GlyRS species is present in archaea, eukaryotes and some eubacteria, a heterotetrameric α2ß2 GlyRS species is found in most eubacteria. Here, we present the crystal structure of heterotetrameric α2ß2 GlyRS, consisting of the full-length α and ß subunits, from Lactobacillus plantarum (LpGlyRS), gram-positive lactic bacteria. The α2ß2LpGlyRS adopts the same X-shaped structure as the recently reported Escherichia coli α2ß2 GlyRS. A tRNA docking model onto LpGlyRS suggests that the α and ß subunits of LpGlyRS together recognize the L-shaped tRNA structure. The α and ß subunits of LpGlyRS together interact with the 3'-end and the acceptor region of tRNAGly, and the C-terminal domain of the ß subunit interacts with the anticodon region of tRNAGly. The biochemical analysis using tRNA variants showed that in addition to the previously defined determinants G1C72 and C2G71 base pairs, C35, C36 and U73 in eubacterial tRNAGly, the identification of bases at positions 4 and 69 in tRNAGly is required for efficient glycylation by LpGlyRS. In this case, the combination of a purine base at Position 4 and a pyrimidine base at Position 69 in tRNAGly is preferred.


Sujet(s)
Glycine-tRNA ligase , Lactobacillus plantarum , ARN de transfert , Lactobacillus plantarum/métabolisme , ARN de transfert/composition chimique , ARN de transfert/métabolisme , Glycine-tRNA ligase/composition chimique , Glycine-tRNA ligase/métabolisme , Cristallographie aux rayons X
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J Biol Chem ; 299(5): 104612, 2023 05.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36933808

RÉSUMÉ

Among the large and diverse collection of tRNA modifications, 7-methylguanosine (m7G) is frequently found in the tRNA variable loop at position 46. This modification is introduced by the TrmB enzyme, which is conserved in bacteria and eukaryotes. However, the molecular determinants and the mechanism for tRNA recognition by TrmB are not well understood. Complementing the report of various phenotypes for different organisms lacking TrmB homologs, we report here hydrogen peroxide sensitivity for the Escherichia coli ΔtrmB knockout strain. To gain insight into the molecular mechanism of tRNA binding by E. coli TrmB in real time, we developed a new assay based on introducing a 4-thiouridine modification at position 8 of in vitro transcribed tRNAPhe enabling us to fluorescently label this unmodified tRNA. Using rapid kinetic stopped-flow measurements with this fluorescent tRNA, we examined the interaction of WT and single substitution variants of TrmB with tRNA. Our results reveal the role of S-adenosylmethionine for rapid and stable tRNA binding, the rate-limiting nature of m7G46 catalysis for tRNA release, and the importance of residues R26, T127, and R155 across the entire surface of TrmB for tRNA binding.


Sujet(s)
Escherichia coli , T-RNA methyltransferases , Escherichia coli/métabolisme , Guanosine , ARN de transfert/métabolisme , T-RNA methyltransferases/composition chimique
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Genes (Basel) ; 14(2)2023 02 18.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36833445

RÉSUMÉ

High-fidelity protein synthesis requires properly aminoacylated transfer RNAs (tRNAs), yet diverse cell types, from bacteria to humans, show a surprising ability to tolerate errors in translation resulting from mutations in tRNAs, aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, and other components of protein synthesis. Recently, we characterized a tRNASerAGA G35A mutant (tRNASerAAA) that occurs in 2% of the human population. The mutant tRNA decodes phenylalanine codons with serine, inhibits protein synthesis, and is defective in protein and aggregate degradation. Here, we used cell culture models to test our hypothesis that tRNA-dependent mistranslation will exacerbate toxicity caused by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated protein aggregation. Relative to wild-type tRNA, we found cells expressing tRNASerAAA showed slower but effective aggregation of the fused in sarcoma (FUS) protein. Despite reduced levels in mistranslating cells, wild-type FUS aggregates showed similar toxicity in mistranslating cells and normal cells. The aggregation kinetics of the ALS-causative FUS R521C variant were distinct and more toxic in mistranslating cells, where rapid FUS aggregation caused cells to rupture. We observed synthetic toxicity in neuroblastoma cells co-expressing the mistranslating tRNA mutant and the ALS-causative FUS R521C variant. Our data demonstrate that a naturally occurring human tRNA variant enhances cellular toxicity associated with a known causative allele for neurodegenerative disease.


Sujet(s)
Sclérose latérale amyotrophique , Maladies neurodégénératives , Sarcomes , Humains , Agrégats de protéines , Sclérose latérale amyotrophique/génétique , ARN de transfert de la sérine , ARN de transfert
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bioRxiv ; 2023 Oct 19.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36778341

RÉSUMÉ

The methyltransferase Trm10 modifies a subset of tRNAs on the base N1 position of the 9th nucleotide in the tRNA core. Trm10 is conserved throughout Eukarya and Archaea, and mutations in the human gene (TRMT10A) have been linked to neurological disorders such as microcephaly and intellectual disability, as well as defects in glucose metabolism. Of the 26 tRNAs in yeast with guanosine at position 9, only 14 are substrates for Trm10. However, no common sequence or other posttranscriptional modifications have been identified among these substrates, suggesting the presence of some other tRNA feature(s) which allow Trm10 to distinguish substrate from nonsubstrate tRNAs. Here, we show that substrate recognition by Saccharomyces cerevisiae Trm10 is dependent on both intrinsic tRNA flexibility and the ability of the enzyme to induce specific tRNA conformational changes upon binding. Using the sensitive RNA structure-probing method SHAPE, conformational changes upon binding to Trm10 in tRNA substrates, but not nonsubstrates, were identified and mapped onto a model of Trm10-bound tRNA. These changes may play an important role in substrate recognition by allowing Trm10 to gain access to the target nucleotide. Our results highlight a novel mechanism of substrate recognition by a conserved tRNA modifying enzyme. Further, these studies reveal a strategy for substrate recognition that may be broadly employed by tRNA-modifying enzymes which must distinguish between structurally similar tRNA species.

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J Fungi (Basel) ; 9(1)2023 Jan 12.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36675927

RÉSUMÉ

In eukaryotes, Maf1 is an essential and specific negative regulator of RNA polymerase (Pol) III. Pol III, which synthesizes 5S RNA and transfer RNAs (tRNAs), is suppressed by Maf1 under the conditions of nutrient starvation or environmental stress. Here, we identified M. oryzae MoMaf1, a homolog of ScMaf1 in budding yeast. A heterogeneous complementation assay revealed that MoMaf1 restored growth defects in the ΔScmaf1 mutant under SDS stress. Destruction of MoMAF1 elevated 5S rRNA content and increased sensitivity to cell wall agents. Moreover, the ΔMomaf1 mutant exhibited reduced vegetative growth, conidiogenesis, and pathogenicity. Interestingly, we found that MoMaf1 underwent nuclear-cytoplasmic shuffling, through which MoMaf1 accumulated in nuclei under nutrient deficiency or upon the interaction of M. oryzae with rice. Therefore, this study can help to elucidate the pathogenic molecular mechanism of M. oryzae.

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J Zhejiang Univ Sci B ; 24(1): 50-63, 2023 Jan 15.
Article de Anglais, Chinois | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36632750

RÉSUMÉ

Accumulating evidence has confirmed the links between transfer RNA (tRNA) modifications and tumor progression. The present study is the first to explore the role of tRNA methyltransferase 5 (TRMT5), which catalyzes the m1G37 modification of mitochondrial tRNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. Here, based on bioinformatics and clinical analyses, we identified that TRMT5 expression was upregulated in HCC, which correlated with poor prognosis. Silencing TRMT5 attenuated HCC proliferation and metastasis both in vivo and in vitro, which may be partially explained by declined extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) and oxygen consumption rate (OCR). Mechanistically, we discovered that knockdown of TRMT5 inactivated the hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) signaling pathway by preventing HIF-1α stability through the enhancement of cellular oxygen content. Moreover, our data indicated that inhibition of TRMT5 sensitized HCC to doxorubicin by adjusting HIF-|1α. In conclusion, our study revealed that targeting TRMT5 could inhibit HCC progression and increase the susceptibility of tumor cells to chemotherapy drugs. Thus, TRMT5 might be a carcinogenesis candidate gene that could serve as a potential target for HCC therapy.


Sujet(s)
Carcinome hépatocellulaire , Tumeurs du foie , T-RNA methyltransferases , Humains , Carcinome hépatocellulaire/génétique , Carcinome hépatocellulaire/anatomopathologie , Hypoxie cellulaire , Lignée cellulaire tumorale , Régulation de l'expression des gènes tumoraux , Sous-unité alpha du facteur-1 induit par l'hypoxie/génétique , Sous-unité alpha du facteur-1 induit par l'hypoxie/métabolisme , Tumeurs du foie/génétique , Tumeurs du foie/anatomopathologie , Transduction du signal/génétique , T-RNA methyltransferases/génétique , T-RNA methyltransferases/métabolisme
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Article de Anglais | WPRIM (Pacifique Occidental) | ID: wpr-971468

RÉSUMÉ

Accumulating evidence has confirmed the links between transfer RNA (tRNA) modifications and tumor progression. The present study is the first to explore the role of tRNA methyltransferase 5 (TRMT5), which catalyzes the m1G37 modification of mitochondrial tRNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) progression. Here, based on bioinformatics and clinical analyses, we identified that TRMT5 expression was upregulated in HCC, which correlated with poor prognosis. Silencing TRMT5 attenuated HCC proliferation and metastasis both in vivo and in vitro, which may be partially explained by declined extracellular acidification rate (ECAR) and oxygen consumption rate (OCR). Mechanistically, we discovered that knockdown of TRMT5 inactivated the hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) signaling pathway by preventing HIF-1α stability through the enhancement of cellular oxygen content. Moreover, our data indicated that inhibition of TRMT5 sensitized HCC to doxorubicin by adjusting HIF-‍1α. In conclusion, our study revealed that targeting TRMT5 could inhibit HCC progression and increase the susceptibility of tumor cells to chemotherapy drugs. Thus, TRMT5 might be a carcinogenesis candidate gene that could serve as a potential target for HCC therapy.


Sujet(s)
Humains , Carcinome hépatocellulaire/anatomopathologie , Hypoxie cellulaire , Lignée cellulaire tumorale , Régulation de l'expression des gènes tumoraux , Sous-unité alpha du facteur-1 induit par l'hypoxie/métabolisme , Tumeurs du foie/anatomopathologie , Transduction du signal/génétique , T-RNA methyltransferases/métabolisme
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J Biol Chem ; 298(10): 102393, 2022 10.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35988649

RÉSUMÉ

The SpoU-TrmD (SPOUT) methyltransferase superfamily was designated when structural similarity was identified between the transfer RNA-modifying enzymes TrmH (SpoU) and TrmD. SPOUT methyltransferases are found in all domains of life and predominantly modify transfer RNA or ribosomal RNA substrates, though one instance of an enzyme with a protein substrate has been reported. Modifications placed by SPOUT methyltransferases play diverse roles in regulating cellular processes such as ensuring translational fidelity, altering RNA stability, and conferring bacterial resistance to antibiotics. This large collection of S-adenosyl-L-methionine-dependent methyltransferases is defined by a unique α/ß fold with a deep trefoil knot in their catalytic (SPOUT) domain. Herein, we describe current knowledge of SPOUT enzyme structure, domain architecture, and key elements of catalytic function, including S-adenosyl-L-methionine co-substrate binding, beginning with a new sequence alignment that divides the SPOUT methyltransferase superfamily into four major clades. Finally, a major focus of this review will be on our growing understanding of how these diverse enzymes accomplish the molecular feat of specific substrate recognition and modification, as highlighted by recent advances in our knowledge of protein-RNA complex structures and the discovery of the dependence of one SPOUT methyltransferase on metal ion binding for catalysis. Considering the broad biological roles of RNA modifications, developing a deeper understanding of the process of substrate recognition by the SPOUT enzymes will be critical for defining many facets of fundamental RNA biology with implications for human disease.


Sujet(s)
Methyltransferases , T-RNA methyltransferases , Humains , Methyltransferases/composition chimique , Methyltransferases/métabolisme , Modèles moléculaires , ARN de transfert/métabolisme , Adémétionine/métabolisme , Spécificité du substrat , T-RNA methyltransferases/composition chimique , T-RNA methyltransferases/métabolisme
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J Biol Chem ; 298(6): 102040, 2022 06.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35595101

RÉSUMÉ

The enzyme m1A22-tRNA methyltransferase (TrmK) catalyzes the transfer of a methyl group to the N1 of adenine 22 in bacterial tRNAs. TrmK is essential for Staphylococcus aureus survival during infection but has no homolog in mammals, making it a promising target for antibiotic development. Here, we characterize the structure and function of S. aureus TrmK (SaTrmK) using X-ray crystallography, binding assays, and molecular dynamics simulations. We report crystal structures for the SaTrmK apoenzyme as well as in complexes with methyl donor SAM and co-product product SAH. Isothermal titration calorimetry showed that SAM binds to the enzyme with favorable but modest enthalpic and entropic contributions, whereas SAH binding leads to an entropic penalty compensated for by a large favorable enthalpic contribution. Molecular dynamics simulations point to specific motions of the C-terminal domain being altered by SAM binding, which might have implications for tRNA recruitment. In addition, activity assays for SaTrmK-catalyzed methylation of A22 mutants of tRNALeu demonstrate that the adenine at position 22 is absolutely essential. In silico screening of compounds suggested the multifunctional organic toxin plumbagin as a potential inhibitor of TrmK, which was confirmed by activity measurements. Furthermore, LC-MS data indicated the protein was covalently modified by one equivalent of the inhibitor, and proteolytic digestion coupled with LC-MS identified Cys92 in the vicinity of the SAM-binding site as the sole residue modified. These results identify a cryptic binding pocket of SaTrmK, laying a foundation for future structure-based drug discovery.


Sujet(s)
Protéines bactériennes , Staphylococcus aureus , T-RNA methyltransferases , Adénine , Protéines bactériennes/composition chimique , Protéines bactériennes/métabolisme , Cristallographie aux rayons X , Conformation des protéines , ARN de transfert/métabolisme , Adémétionine/métabolisme , Staphylococcus aureus/enzymologie , T-RNA methyltransferases/composition chimique , T-RNA methyltransferases/métabolisme
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Trends Biochem Sci ; 47(7): 596-608, 2022 07.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35365384

RÉSUMÉ

Modified nucleotides within cellular RNAs significantly influence their biogenesis, stability, and function. As reviewed here, 3-methylcytidine (m3C) has recently come to the fore through the identification of the methyltransferases responsible for installing m3C32 in human tRNAs. Mechanistic details of how m3C32 methyltransferases recognize their substrate tRNAs have been uncovered and the biogenetic and functional relevance of interconnections between m3C32 and modified adenosines at position 37 highlighted. Functional insights into the role of m3C32 modifications indicate that they influence tRNA structure and, consistently, lack of m3C32 modifications impairs translation. Development of quantitative, transcriptome-wide m3C mapping approaches and the discovery of an m3C demethylase reveal m3C to be dynamic, raising the possibility that it contributes to fine-tuning gene expression in different conditions.


Sujet(s)
Cytidine , ARN , Cytidine/analogues et dérivés , Cytidine/métabolisme , Humains , Methyltransferases/métabolisme , ARN de transfert/métabolisme
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J Biol Chem ; 298(4): 101757, 2022 04.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35202654

RÉSUMÉ

The aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases are an ancient and ubiquitous component of all life. Many eukaryotic synthetases balance their essential function, preparing aminoacyl-tRNA for use in mRNA translation, with diverse roles in cell signaling. Herein, we use long-read sequencing to discover a leukocyte-specific exon skipping event in human leucyl-tRNA synthetase (LARS). We show that this highly expressed splice variant, LSV3, is regulated by serine-arginine-rich splicing factor 1 (SRSF1) in a cell-type-specific manner. LSV3 has a 71 amino acid deletion in the catalytic domain and lacks any tRNA leucylation activity in vitro. However, we demonstrate that this LARS splice variant retains its role as a leucine sensor and signal transducer for the proliferation-promoting mTOR kinase. This is despite the exon deletion in LSV3 including a portion of the previously mapped Vps34-binding domain used for one of two distinct pathways from LARS to mTOR. In conclusion, alternative splicing of LARS has separated the ancient catalytic activity of this housekeeping enzyme from its more recent evolutionary role in cell signaling, providing an opportunity for functional specificity in human immune cells.


Sujet(s)
Épissage alternatif , Leucine-tRNA ligase , Humains , Leucine-tRNA ligase/génétique , Leucine-tRNA ligase/métabolisme , ARN de transfert/métabolisme , Facteurs d'épissage riches en sérine-arginine/métabolisme , Transduction du signal , Sérine-thréonine kinases TOR/métabolisme
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Int J Biol Macromol ; 199: 252-263, 2022 Feb 28.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34995670

RÉSUMÉ

Translation of RNA to protein is a key feature of cellular life. The fidelity of this process mainly depends on the availability of correctly charged tRNAs. Different domains of tRNA synthetase (aaRS) maintain translation quality by ensuring the proper attachment of particular amino acid with respective tRNA, thus it establishes the rule of genetic code. However occasional errors by aaRS generate mischarged tRNAs, which can become lethal to the cells. Accurate protein synthesis necessitates hydrolysis of mischarged tRNAs. Various cis and trans-editing proteins are identified which recognize these mischarged products and correct them by hydrolysis. Trans-editing proteins are homologs of cis-editing domains of aaRS. The trans-editing proteins work in close association with aaRS, Ef-Tu, and ribosome to prevent global mistranslation and ensures correct charging of tRNA. In this review, we discuss the major trans-editing proteins and compared them with their cis-editing counterparts. We also discuss their structural features, biochemical activity and role in maintaining cellular protein homeostasis.


Sujet(s)
Amino acyl-tRNA synthetases , Biosynthèse des protéines , Amino acyl-tRNA synthetases/composition chimique , Biosynthèse des protéines/physiologie , Modification traductionnelle des protéines/physiologie , ARN de transfert/composition chimique
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Comput Struct Biotechnol J ; 19: 5278-5291, 2021.
Article de Anglais | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34630945

RÉSUMÉ

The emergence of distinct classes of non-coding RNAs has led to better insights into the eukaryotic gene regulatory networks. Amongst them, the existence of transfer RNA (tRNA)-derived non-coding RNAs (tncRNAs) demands exploration in the plant kingdom. We have designed a methodology to uncover the entire perspective of tncRNAome in plants. Using this pipeline, we have identified diverse tncRNAs with a size ranging from 14 to 50 nucleotides (nt) by utilizing 2448 small RNA-seq samples from six angiosperms, and studied their various features, including length, codon-usage, cleavage pattern, and modified tRNA nucleosides. Codon-dependent generation of tncRNAs suggests that the tRNA cleavage is highly specific rather than random tRNA degradation. The nucleotide composition analysis of tncRNA cleavage positions indicates that they are generated through precise endoribonucleolytic cleavage machinery. Certain nucleoside modifications detected on tncRNAs were found to be conserved across the plants, and hence may influence tRNA cleavage, as well as tncRNA functions. Pathway enrichment analysis revealed that common tncRNA targets are majorly enriched during metabolic and developmental processes. Further distinct tissue-specific tncRNA clusters highlight their role in plant development. Significant number of tncRNAs differentially expressed under abiotic and biotic stresses highlights their potential role in stress resistance. In summary, this study has developed a platform that will help in the understanding of tncRNAs and their involvement in growth, development, and response to various stresses. The workflow, software package, and results are freely available at http://nipgr.ac.in/tncRNA.

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