How do proteins recognize specific RNA sites? New clues from autogenously regulated ribosomal proteins.
How do proteins recognize specific RNA sites? New clues from autogenously regulated ribosomal proteins.
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蛋白质如何识别特定的RNA位点?
DOI:
10.1016/0968-0004(89)90167-9
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发表时间:
1989
影响因子:
13.8
通讯作者:
Draper,DE
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作者:
Draper,DE
Some ribosomal proteins which bind specifically to ribosomal RNA also act as translational repressors and recognize their encoding messenger RNAs. The messenger-and ribosomal-RNA binding sites for four of these proteins are now well defined, and striking similarities in primary and secondary structure are apparent in most cases. These'consensus' structures are useful clues to the features proteins use to recognize specific RNAs.There is a long list of RNA-protein interactions that are known to be important for gene expression and cell function. Many of these interactions appear in the important machinery needed to express proteins (eg spliceosomes and ribosomes), while others regulate steps in the pathway from gene to protein. These interactions raise the question of how proteins recognize specific RNA sites. Are some kinds of RNA structure~(helices, loops, bulges, mismatches, pseudoknots) particularly favored as recognition features? Do proteins sense specific sequences, particular backbone conformations, or some combina-