scholarly journals Ccm1p is a 15S rRNA primary transcript processing factor as elucidated by a novel in vivo system in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 775-789
Author(s):  
J. Ignacio Moreno ◽  
Ineshia S. Coleman ◽  
Classie L. Johnson ◽  
Dominique S. Green ◽  
Marta A. Piva
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Processing Factor ◽  
Primary Transcript ◽  
Transcript Processing

Effects on mRNA splicing of mutations in the 3' region of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae actin intron

1987 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
L A Fouser ◽  
J D Friesen
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Point Mutations ◽  
Mrna Splicing ◽  
Polypyrimidine Tract ◽  
Context Change ◽  
Sequence Context ◽  
Primary Transcript ◽  
In Vivo Analysis ◽  
Specific Sequences

Point mutations, deletions, and a sequence context change were introduced at positions 3' to the internal conserved TACTAAC sequence of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae actin intron. In vivo analysis of yeast mRNA splicing suggests that, in contrast to the importance of the polypyrimidine tract in metazoan introns, specific sequences in this region are not required for efficient excision of a yeast intron. However, a double point mutation near the 3' junction (GG/AC) does severely inhibit splicing. Although this mutagenesis of the 3' junction, as well as deletion of most nucleotides between the TACTAAC and the 3' junction, caused only a slight accumulation of primary transcript, the observed accumulation of lariat intermediate by these mutants demonstrates the significance of this region for a step(s) in the splicing process after lariat formation.

scholarly journals Effects on mRNA splicing of mutations in the 3' region of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae actin intron.

1987 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
L A Fouser ◽  
J D Friesen
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Point Mutations ◽  
Mrna Splicing ◽  
Polypyrimidine Tract ◽  
Context Change ◽  
Sequence Context ◽  
Primary Transcript ◽  
In Vivo Analysis ◽  
Specific Sequences

Point mutations, deletions, and a sequence context change were introduced at positions 3' to the internal conserved TACTAAC sequence of the Saccharomyces cerevisiae actin intron. In vivo analysis of yeast mRNA splicing suggests that, in contrast to the importance of the polypyrimidine tract in metazoan introns, specific sequences in this region are not required for efficient excision of a yeast intron. However, a double point mutation near the 3' junction (GG/AC) does severely inhibit splicing. Although this mutagenesis of the 3' junction, as well as deletion of most nucleotides between the TACTAAC and the 3' junction, caused only a slight accumulation of primary transcript, the observed accumulation of lariat intermediate by these mutants demonstrates the significance of this region for a step(s) in the splicing process after lariat formation.

scholarly journals Functional expression, quantification and cellular localization of the Hxt2 hexose transporter of Saccharomyces cerevisiae tagged with the green fluorescent protein

1999 ◽  
Vol 339 (2) ◽  
pp. 299-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur L. KRUCKEBERG ◽  
Ling YE ◽  
Jan A. BERDEN ◽  
Karel van DAM
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Green Fluorescent Protein ◽  
Glucose Transport ◽  
Cellular Localization ◽  
Fluorescent Protein ◽  
Hexose Transporter ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Green Fluorescent

The Hxt2 glucose transport protein of Saccharomyces cerevisiae was genetically fused at its C-terminus with the green fluorescent protein (GFP). The Hxt2-GFP fusion protein is a functional hexose transporter: it restored growth on glucose to a strain bearing null mutations in the hexose transporter genes GAL2 and HXT1 to HXT7. Furthermore, its glucose transport activity in this null strain was not markedly different from that of the wild-type Hxt2 protein. We calculated from the fluorescence level and transport kinetics that induced cells had 1.4×105 Hxt2-GFP molecules per cell, and that the catalytic-centre activity of the Hxt2-GFP molecule in vivo is 53 s-1 at 30 °C. Expression of Hxt2-GFP was induced by growth at low concentrations of glucose. Under inducing conditions the Hxt2-GFP fluorescence was localized to the plasma membrane. In a strain impaired in the fusion of secretory vesicles with the plasma membrane, the fluorescence accumulated in the cytoplasm. When induced cells were treated with high concentrations of glucose, the fluorescence was redistributed to the vacuole within 4 h. When endocytosis was genetically blocked, the fluorescence remained in the plasma membrane after treatment with high concentrations of glucose.

scholarly journals The Zn-finger of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Rad18 and its adjacent region mediate interaction with Rad5

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orsolya Frittmann ◽  
Vamsi K Gali ◽  
Miklos Halmai ◽  
Robert Toth ◽  
Zsuzsanna Gyorfy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Dna Damage ◽  
Ubiquitin Ligase ◽  
Dna Lesions ◽  
Template Switching ◽  
Adjacent Region ◽  
Yeast Two Hybrid ◽  
Replication Complex ◽  
Two Hybrid

Abstract DNA damages that hinder the movement of the replication complex can ultimately lead to cell death. To avoid that, cells possess several DNA damage bypass mechanisms. The Rad18 ubiquitin ligase controls error-free and mutagenic pathways that help the replication complex to bypass DNA lesions by monoubiquitylating PCNA at stalled replication forks. In Saccharomyces cerevisiae, two of the Rad18 governed pathways are activated by monoubiquitylated PCNA and they involve translesion synthesis polymerases, whereas a third pathway needs subsequent polyubiquitylation of the same PCNA residue by another ubiquitin ligase the Rad5 protein, and it employs template switching. The goal of this study was to dissect the regulatory role of the multidomain Rad18 in DNA damage bypass using a structure-function based approach. Investigating deletion and point mutant RAD18 variants in yeast genetic and yeast two-hybrid assays we show that the Zn-finger of Rad18 mediates its interaction with Rad5, and the N-terminal adjacent region is also necessary for Rad5 binding. Moreover, results of the yeast two-hybrid and in vivo ubiquitylation experiments raise the possibility that direct interaction between Rad18 and Rad5 might not be necessary for the function of the Rad5 dependent pathway. The presented data also reveal that yeast Rad18 uses different domains to mediate its association with itself and with Rad5. Our results contribute to better understanding of the complex machinery of DNA damage bypass pathways.

scholarly journals In Vivo Production of RNA Aptamers and Nanoparticles: Problems and Prospects

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 1422
Author(s):  
Ousama Al Shanaa ◽  
Andrey Rumyantsev ◽  
Elena Sambuk ◽  
Marina Padkina
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Potential Model ◽  
Model Organism ◽  
Rna Aptamers ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Near Future

RNA aptamers are becoming increasingly attractive due to their superior properties. This review discusses the early stages of aptamer research, the main developments in this area, and the latest technologies being developed. The review also highlights the advantages of RNA aptamers in comparison to antibodies, considering the great potential of RNA aptamers and their applications in the near future. In addition, it is shown how RNA aptamers can form endless 3-D structures, giving rise to various structural and functional possibilities. Special attention is paid to the Mango, Spinach and Broccoli fluorescent RNA aptamers, and the advantages of split RNA aptamers are discussed. The review focuses on the importance of creating a platform for the synthesis of RNA nanoparticles in vivo and examines yeast, namely Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as a potential model organism for the production of RNA nanoparticles on a large scale.

scholarly journals The Large Subunit of Replication Factor C (Rfclp/Cdc44p) Is Required for DNA Replication and DNA Repair in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Genetics ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 142 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A McAlear ◽  
K Michelle Tuffo ◽  
Connie Holm
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Dna Repair ◽  
Dna Replication ◽  
Uv Radiation ◽  
Large Subunit ◽  
Restrictive Temperature ◽  
Replication Factor C ◽  
Replication Factor ◽  
Factor C

We used genetic and biochemical techniques to characterize the phenotypes associated with mutations affecting the large subunit of replication factor C (Cdc44p or Rfc1p) in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. We demonstrate that Cdc44p is required for both DNA replication and DNA repair in vivo. Cold-sensitive cdc44 mutants experience a delay in traversing S phase at the restrictive temperature following alpha factor arrest; although mutant cells eventually accumulate with a G2/M DNA content, they undergo a cell cycle arrest and initiate neither mitosis nor a new round of DNA synthesis. cdc44 mutants also exhibit an elevated level of spontaneous mutation, and they are sensitive both to the DNA damaging agent methylmethane sulfonate and to exposure to UV radiation. After exposure to UV radiation, cdc44 mutants at the restrictive temperature contain higher levels of single-stranded DNA breaks than do wild-type cells. This observation is consistent with the hypothesis that Cdc44p is involved in repairing gaps in the DNA after the excision of damaged bases. Thus, Cdc44p plays an important role in both DNA replication and DNA repair in vivo.

scholarly journals Divergent Subunit Interactions among Fungal mRNA 5′-Capping Machineries

2002 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 448-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshimitsu Takagi ◽  
Eun-Jung Cho ◽  
Rozmin T. K. Janoo ◽  
Vladimir Polodny ◽  
Yasutaka Takase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae ◽  
Candida Albicans ◽  
Rna Polymerase Ii ◽  
Subunit Interactions ◽  
Pol Ii ◽  
Mrna Capping ◽  
Capping Enzyme ◽  
Enzyme Subunits ◽  
Carboxyl Terminal

ABSTRACT The Saccharomyces cerevisiae mRNA capping enzyme consists of two subunits: an RNA 5′-triphosphatase (RTPase) and GTP::mRNA guanylyltransferase (GTase). The GTase subunit (Ceg1) binds to the phosphorylated carboxyl-terminal domain of the largest subunit (CTD-P) of RNA polymerase II (pol II), coupling capping with transcription. Ceg1 bound to the CTD-P is inactive unless allosterically activated by interaction with the RTPase subunit (Cet1). For purposes of comparison, we characterize here the related GTases and RTPases from the yeasts Schizosaccharomyces pombe and Candida albicans. Surprisingly, the S. pombe capping enzyme subunits do not interact with each other. Both can independently interact with CTD-P of pol II, and the GTase is not repressed by CTD-P binding. The S. pombe RTPase gene (pct1 +) is essential for viability. Pct1 can replace the S. cerevisiae RTPase when GTase activity is supplied by the S. pombe or mouse enzymes but not by the S. cerevisiae GTase. The C. albicans capping enzyme subunits do interact with each other. However, this interaction is not essential in vivo. Our results reveal an unexpected diversity among the fungal capping machineries.

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