Project description:For identification of proteins that associate with Makorin1 (MKRN1) in RNA-dependent and RNA-independent manners, we affinity purified FLAG-tagged Makorin1 (MKRN1) from mouse embryonic stem cells constitutively expressing FLAG:MKRN1. Anti-FLAG control immunoprecipitations were performed from a FLAG vectrol control (FLAG:Ctrl) mouse embryonic stem cell line that did not express FLAG:MKRN1. Following FLAG immunoprecipitation, anti-FLAG beads from FLAG:MKRN1 and FLAG:Ctrl immunoprecipitations were split into separate tubes such that half of the beads were digested with 200Ã∞â≈ Ã≠µg/mL RNase A while the other half of the beads were undigested. RNase A-digested and undigested immunoprecipitates were subjected to LC-MS/MS analysis. Of the 48 RNA-related proteins previously identified to associate with FLAG:MKRN1, L1TD1, PABPC1, PABPC4, YBX1, IGF2BP1 and UPF1 were found to remain associated with FLAG:MKRN1 in the presence of RNase A.
Project description:In this study we affinity purified FLAG-tagged MKRN1 from mouse embryonic stem cells constitutively expressing FLAG:MKRN1 that were pre-treated or untreated with the proteasome inhibitor MG132. FLAG:MKRN1 repeatedly co-immunoprecipitated with 48 proteins irrespective of MG132 treatment. Many of the MKRN1-associated proteins are well-characterized RNA-binding proteins, and post-translational regulators of gene expression.
Project description:In embryonic stem cell (ESCs), gene regulatory networks (GRNs) coordinate gene expression to maintain ESC identity; however, the complete repertoire of factors that regulate the ESC state are not fully understood. Our previous temporal microarray analysis of ESC commitment identified the E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Protein Makorin-1 (MKRN1) as a potential novel component of the ESC GRN. Here, using multilayered systems-level analyses we compiled a MKRN1-centered interactome in undifferentiated ESCs at the proteomic and ribonomic level. Proteomic analyses revealed that MKRN1 is a novel RNA-binding protein that exists within messenger ribonucleoprotein (mRNP) complexes in undifferentiated ESC populations. In accordance with its presence in mRNPs, MKRN1 is mobilized to stress granules (SG) upon arsenite-induced stress, yet MKRN1 is not required for SG formation. RIP-chip analysis revealed that MKRN1 associates with mRNAs encoding functionally related regulatory proteins involved in diverse processes such as cell differentiation, apoptosis, or secreted proteins. Thus, our unbiased systems level analyses supports a role for MKRN1 as a novel RNA-binding protein and a potential gene regulatory protein within the ESC GRN.
Project description:In embryonic stem cell (ESCs), gene regulatory networks (GRNs) coordinate gene expression to maintain ESC identity; however, the complete repertoire of factors that regulate the ESC state are not fully understood. Our previous temporal microarray analysis of ESC commitment identified the E3 Ubiquitin Ligase Protein Makorin-1 (MKRN1) as a potential novel component of the ESC GRN. Here, using multilayered systems-level analyses we compiled a MKRN1-centered interactome in undifferentiated ESCs at the proteomic and ribonomic level. Proteomic analyses revealed that MKRN1 is a novel RNA-binding protein that exists within messenger ribonucleoprotein (mRNP) complexes in undifferentiated ESC populations. In accordance with its presence in mRNPs, MKRN1 is mobilized to stress granules (SG) upon arsenite-induced stress, yet MKRN1 is not required for SG formation. RIP-chip analysis revealed that MKRN1 associates with mRNAs encoding functionally related regulatory proteins involved in diverse processes such as cell differentiation, apoptosis, or secreted proteins. Thus, our unbiased systems level analyses supports a role for MKRN1 as a novel RNA-binding protein and a potential gene regulatory protein within the ESC GRN.