Top3M-NM-2 is an RNA topoisomerase that works with Fragile X syndrome protein to promote synapse formation

ABSTRACT: Topoisomerases are crucial to solve DNA topological problems, but they have not been linked to RNA metabolism. Here we show that human topoisomerase 3M-NM-2 (Top3M-NM-2) is an RNA topoisomerase that biochemically and genetically interacts with FMRP, a protein deficient in Fragile X syndrome and known to regulate translation of mRNAs important for neuronal function and autism. Notably, the FMRP-Top3M-NM-2 interaction is abolished by a disease-associated FMRP mutation, and several human genetic studies link Top3M-NM-2 mutation to schizophrenia and intellectual disability. Top3M-NM-2 binds multiple mRNAs encoded by genes with neuronal functions related to schizophrenia and autism. Expression of one such gene, ptk2/FAK, is reduced in neuromuscular junctions of Top3M-NM-2 mutant flies. Synapse

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

SUBMITTER: Minoru Ko 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-47502 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress