Internal ribosomal entry site-mediated translational activity of nitric oxide synthase 2.
Anim Cells Syst (Seoul)
; 27(1): 321-328, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
The internal ribosome entry site (IRES) is a unique structure found in the 5' untranslated region (5'-UTR) of specific messenger RNAs (mRNAs) that allows ribosomes to bind and initiate translation without the need for a cap structure. In this study, we investigated the presence and functional properties of the IRES activity of nitric oxide synthase 2 (NOS2) mRNA, which encodes an enzyme that produces nitric oxide in response to various stimuli such as inflammation. Nitric oxide is a signaling molecule that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes, including immune responses and neuronal signaling. Our results showed the existence of IRES activity in the 5'-UTR of Nos2 mRNA in various cell types. IRES-mediated translation of NOS2 mRNA was higher in neuronal cells and its activity increased in response to lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Despite inhibition of cap-dependent translation, nitrite production was partially maintained. These results demonstrate the presence of IRES activity in the 5'-UTR of NOS2 mRNA and suggest that IRES-mediated translation plays a key role in controlling nitric oxide production in response to LPS, an inflammatory stimulus.
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Anim Cells Syst (Seoul)
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