Simultaneous processing and degradation of mitochondrial RNAs revealed by circularized RNA sequencing.

ABSTRACT: Mammalian mitochondrial RNAs are unique as they are derived from primary transcripts that encompass almost the entire mitochondrial genome. This necessitates extensive processing to release the individual mRNAs, rRNAs and tRNAs required for gene expression. Recent studies have revealed many of the proteins required for mitochondrial RNA processing, however the rapid turnover of precursor RNAs has made it impossible to analyze their composition and the hierarchy of processing. Here, we find that circularization of RNA prior to deep sequencing enables the discovery and characterization of unprocessed RNAs. Using this approach, we identify the most stable processing intermediates and the presence of intermediate processing products that are partially degraded and polyadenylated. Analysis of l

SUBMITTER: Kuznetsova I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5435911 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature