Project description:Here, we have characterized the role of the RNA-binding protein Staufen2, a potential Ago interactor, in RNP assembly. Staufen2 depletion resulted in the upregulation of Ago1/2 and the RISC effector proteins Ddx6 and Dcp1a. This upregulation was accompanied by the displacement of Ago2 from processing bodies, large RNPs implicated in RNA storage, and subsequent association of Ago2 with translating polysomes. Analysis of miRNA expression levels did not reveal changes of global miRNA abundance. In parallel, Staufen2 deficiency yielded decreased global translation. As the observed phenotype can be rescued by Ago1/2 knockdown, we propose a working model in which both Staufen2 and Ago proteins critically depend on each other and contribute to neuronal homeostasis.
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE39746: Argonaute proteins couple chromatin silencing to alternative splicing (exon array) GSE39748: Argonaute proteins couple chromatin silencing to alternative splicing (RNA IP-Seq) Refer to individual Series
Project description:UV cross-linking and immunoprecipiatation with high throughput sequencing of cytoplasmic SLBP RNP Polyclonal α-SLBP antibody was used to immunoprecipitate SLBP RNP from polyribosomal fractions of HeLa S3 lysates. Mock immunoprecipitation were also performed and serve as a negative control.
Project description:UV cross-linking and immunoprecipiatation with high throughput sequencing of cytoplasmic SLBP RNP Polyclonal α-SLBP antibody was used to immunoprecipitate UV-crosslinked SLBP RNP from cytoplasmic HeLa lysates. Mock immunoprecipitation were also performed and serve as a negative control.
Project description:The 5S RNP is assembled from its three components (5S rRNA, Rpl5/uL18, and Rpl11/uL5) before being incorporated into the pre-60S subunit. However, when ribosome synthesis is disturbed, a free 5S RNP can enter the MDM2–p53 pathway to regulate cell cycle and apoptotic signaling. Here we reconstitute and determine the cryo-EM structure of the conserved hexameric 5S RNP with fungal or human factors. This reveals how the nascent 5S rRNA associates with the initial nuclear import complex Syo1–uL18–uL5, and upon further recruitment of two nucleolar factors Rpf2–Rrs1 develops into the 5S RNP precursor that can assemble into the pre-ribosome. In addition, we elucidate the structure of another 5S RNP intermediate, carrying the human ubiquitin ligase Mdm2, which unraveled how this enzyme can be sequestered from its target substrate p53. Our data provide molecular insight into how the 5S RNP can mediate between ribosome biogenesis and cell proliferation.
Project description:C. elegans GLD-2 forms an active PAP with multiple RNA-binding partners to regulate diverse aspects of germline and early embryonic development. One GLD-2 partner, RNP-8, was previously shown to influence oocyte fate specification. To identify transcripts selectively associated with both GLD-2 and RNP-8, we employ a genomic approach using the method of RNA immunoprecipitation followed by microarray analysis (RIP-chip). We used microarrays to identify mRNAs selectively associated with either GLD-2 or RNP-8. Worm extracts were prepared from synchronized adult C. elegans (15 h after L4 stage). For GLD-2 IP, an immoblized anti-GLD-2 antibody was then used to purify the GLD-2 complexes from either wild-type (N2) or gld-2(RNAi) worm extracts. RNA was then extracted from the pellets and analyzed on C.elegans Affymetrix genechip. Four biological replicates were performed, each sample processed in parallel. For RNP-8 IP, an immoblized anti-RNP-8 antibody was then used to purify the RNP-8 complexes from either wild-type (N2) or rnp-8(q784) worm extracts and three biological replicates were performed. For wt or gld-2(RNAi) samples, total RNA was extracted from worm extracts and hybridized on C.elegans Affymetrix genechip.
Project description:We report the application of NGS for high-throughput profiling of transcripts assoicated with the ribonuleoprotein (RNP) formed on Vg1 mRNA in oocytes of Xenopus Laevis.