Hormone-induced meiotic maturation in Xenopus oocytes occurs independently of p70s6k activation and is associated with enhanced initiation factor (eIF)-4F phosphorylation and complex formation

1995 ◽  
Vol 108 (4) ◽  
pp. 1751-1760 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.J. Morley ◽  
V.M. Pain
Keyword(s):  
Complex Formation ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Ribosomal Subunit ◽  
Early Time ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Meiotic Maturation ◽  
Initiation Factors ◽  
Ribosomal Protein S6 ◽  
Time Critical

Hormone-induced meiotic maturation of the Xenopus oocyte is regulated by complex changes in protein phosphorylation. It is accompanied by a stimulation in the rate of translation, manifest at the level of polypeptide chain initiation. At laser times in the maturation process, this reflects an increased ability for mRNA to interact with the 40 S ribosomal subunit. In mammalian cells there is growing evidence for the regulation of translation by phosphorylation of ribosomal protein S6 and of initiation factors responsible for the binding of mRNA to ribosomes. In this report, we show that although the 70 kDa form of S6 kinase is activated within 1.5 hours in response to progesterone or insulin, a time critical for protein synthesis, its activation is not required for hormone-induced stimulation of translation rates or maturation. In response to progesterone, activation of translation occurs in parallel with enhanced phosphate labelling of eIF-4 alpha and eIF-4 gamma and eIF-4F complex formation, events which are thought to facilitate the interaction of eIF-4F with the mRNA cap structure. However, with insulin, activation of translation occurs prior to detectable de novo phosphorylation of eIF-4F, although a small enhancement of turnover of phosphate on eIF-4 alpha may occur at this early time. With either hormone, enhanced phosphate labelling of eIF-4 alpha is shown to reflect activation of eIF-4 alpha kinase(s), which coincides temporally with activation of p42 MAP and p90rsk kinases. The possible role of initiation factor modification on increased translation rates during meiotic maturation is discussed.

Alternative mechanisms of initiating translation of mammalian mRNAs

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 1231-1241 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.J. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Ribosomal Subunit ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Mrna Translation ◽  
Initiation Site ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Viral Mrnas ◽  
Initiation Factors ◽  
Scanning Mechanism

Of all the steps in mRNA translation, initiation is the one that differs most radically between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Not only is there no equivalent of the prokaryotic Shine–Dalgarno rRNA–mRNA interaction, but also what requires only three initiation factor proteins (aggregate size ∼125 kDa) in eubacteria needs at least 28 different polypeptides (aggregate >1600 kDa) in mammalian cells, which is actually larger than the size of the 40 S ribosomal subunit. Translation of the overwhelming majority of mammalian mRNAs occurs by a scanning mechanism, in which the 40 S ribosomal subunit, primed for initiation by the binding of several initiation factors including the eIF2 (eukaryotic initiation factor 2)–GTP–MettRNAi complex, is loaded on the mRNA immediately downstream of the 5′-cap, and then scans the RNA in the 5′→3′ direction. On recognition of (usually) the first AUG triplet via base-pairing with the Met-tRNAi anticodon, scanning ceases, triggering GTP hydrolysis and release of eIF2–GDP. Finally, ribosomal subunit joining and the release of the other initiation factors completes the initiation process. This sketchy outline conceals the fact that the exact mechanism of scanning and the precise roles of the initiation factors remain enigmatic. However, the factor requirements for initiation site selection on some viral IRESs (internal ribosome entry sites/segments) are simpler, and investigations into these IRES-dependent mechanisms (particularly picornavirus, hepatitis C virus and insect dicistrovirus IRESs) have significantly enhanced our understanding of the standard scanning mechanism. This article surveys the various alternative mechanisms of initiation site selection on mammalian (and other eukaryotic) cellular and viral mRNAs, starting from the simplest (in terms of initiation factor requirements) and working towards the most complex, which paradoxically happens to be the reverse order of their discovery.

scholarly journals Assembly of 48S Translation Initiation Complexesfrom Purified Components with mRNAs That Have Some Base Pairingwithin Their 5′ UntranslatedRegions

2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (24) ◽  
pp. 8925-8933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergei E. Dmitriev ◽  
Ilya M. Terenin ◽  
Yan E. Dunaevsky ◽  
William C. Merrick ◽  
Ivan N. Shatsky
Keyword(s):  
Translation Initiation ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Ribosomal Subunit ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Beta Globin ◽  
Globin Mrna ◽  
Initiation Factors ◽  
40S Ribosomal Subunit ◽  
Cellular Mrnas ◽  
Actin Mrna

ABSTRACT The reconstitution of translation initiation complexes from purified components is a reliable approach to determine the complete set of essential canonical initiation factors and auxiliary proteins required for the 40S ribosomal subunit to locate the initiation codon on individual mRNAs. Until now, it has been successful mostly for formation of 48S translation initiation complexes with viral IRES elements. Among cap-dependent mRNAs, only globin mRNAs and transcripts with artificial 5′ leaders were amenable to this assembly. Here, with modified conditions for the reconstitution, 48S complexes have been successfully assembled with the 5′ UTR of beta-actin mRNA (84 nucleotides) and the tripartite leader of adenovirus RNAs (232 nucleotides), though the latter has been able to use only the scanning rather then the shunting model of translation initiation with canonical initiation factors. We show that initiation factor 4B is essential for mRNAs that have even a rather moderate base pairing within their 5′ UTRs (with the cumulative stability of the secondary structure within the entire 5′ UTR < −13 kcal/mol) and not essential for beta-globin mRNA. A recombinant eIF4B poorly substitutes for the native factor. The 5′ UTRs with base-paired G residues reveal a very sharp dependence on the eIF4B concentration to form the 48S complex. The data suggest that even small variations in concentration or activity of eIF4B in mammalian cells may differentially affect the translation of different classes of cap-dependent cellular mRNAs.

Differential cytolocalization of prosomes in axolotl during oogenesis and meiotic maturation

1988 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 543-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Gautier ◽  
J.K. Pal ◽  
M.F. Grossi de Sa ◽  
J.C. Beetschen ◽  
K. Scherrer
Keyword(s):  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Germinal Vesicle ◽  
Immunoblot Analysis ◽  
Ambystoma Mexicanum ◽  
Meiotic Maturation ◽  
Crescent Formation ◽  
Oocyte Growth ◽  
Oocyte Cytoplasm

The prosomes, a novel type of small RNA-protein complex previously characterized in avian and mammalian cells, were isolated from axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) oocytes and identified by sedimentation analysis and protein composition. The prosomal nature of these particles was further ascertained by immunoblot analysis with anti-duck prosome monoclonal antibodies. By in vitro [35S]methionine labelling, de novo synthesis of prosomal proteins could be detected neither during oogenesis nor meiotic maturation. The results obtained by both indirect immunofluorescence and immunoblot analyses demonstrated a dramatic change in the localization of prosomal antigens during oocyte development. They were initially detected in the oocyte cytoplasm, during oocyte growth. At the end of vitellogenesis (stages V-VI), they entered the nucleus (germinal vesicle) and were accumulated there to the highest concentration. During oocyte maturation, after nuclear envelope breakdown, prosomal antigens were found to be localized again in the cytoplasm, until fertilization. No specific localization of prosomal antigens in mature oocytes, unfertilized and fertilized eggs was observed within the oocyte cytoplasm in relation to the cytoplasmic rearrangements leading to grey crescent formation.

scholarly journals Measles Virus N Protein Inhibits Host Translation by Binding to eIF3-p40

2007 ◽  
Vol 81 (21) ◽  
pp. 11569-11576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroki Sato ◽  
Munemitsu Masuda ◽  
Moeko Kanai ◽  
Kyoko Tsukiyama-Kohara ◽  
Misako Yoneda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protein Synthesis ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Measles Virus ◽  
Encephalomyocarditis Virus ◽  
Translation Initiation Factor ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Translation System ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Initiation Factors ◽  
Human T Cell

ABSTRACT The nonsegmented, negative-sense RNA genome of measles virus (MV) is encapsidated by the virus-encoded nucleocapsid protein (N). In this study, we searched for N-binding cellular proteins by using MV-N as bait and screening the human T-cell cDNA library by yeast two-hybrid assay and isolated the p40 subunit of eukaryotic initiation factor 3 (eIF3-p40) as a binding partner. The interaction between MV-N and eIF3-p40 in mammalian cells was confirmed by coimmunoprecipitation. Since eIF3-p40 is a translation initiation factor, we analyzed the potential inhibitory effect of MV-N on protein synthesis. Glutathione S-transferase (GST)-fused MV-N (GST-N) inhibited translation of reporter mRNAs in rabbit reticulocyte lysate translation system in a dose-dependent manner. Encephalomyocarditis virus internal ribosomal entry site-mediated translation, which requires canonical initiation factors to initiate translation, was also inhibited by GST-N. In contrast, a unique form of translation mediated by the intergenic region of Plautia stali intestine virus, which can assemble 80S ribosomes in the absence of canonical initiation factors, was scarcely affected by GST-N. In vivo expression of MV-N induced by the Cre/loxP switching system inhibited the synthesis of a transfected reporter protein, as well as overall protein synthesis. These results suggest that MV-N targets eIF3-p40 and may be involved in inhibiting MV-induced host translation.

scholarly journals A Retrospective on eIF2A—and Not the Alpha Subunit of eIF2

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 2054
Author(s):  
Anton A. Komar ◽  
William C. Merrick
Keyword(s):  
Translational Control ◽  
Ribosomal Subunit ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Single Chain ◽  
Initiation Factors ◽  
Eif2α Phosphorylation ◽  
Specific Mrnas ◽  
Internal Initiation ◽  
And Function ◽  
Polypeptide Chains

Initiation of protein synthesis in eukaryotes is a complex process requiring more than 12 different initiation factors, comprising over 30 polypeptide chains. The functions of many of these factors have been established in great detail; however, the precise role of some of them and their mechanism of action is still not well understood. Eukaryotic initiation factor 2A (eIF2A) is a single chain 65 kDa protein that was initially believed to serve as the functional homologue of prokaryotic IF2, since eIF2A and IF2 catalyze biochemically similar reactions, i.e., they stimulate initiator Met-tRNAi binding to the small ribosomal subunit. However, subsequent identification of a heterotrimeric 126 kDa factor, eIF2 (α,β,γ) showed that this factor, and not eIF2A, was primarily responsible for the binding of Met-tRNAi to 40S subunit in eukaryotes. It was found however, that eIF2A can promote recruitment of Met-tRNAi to 40S/mRNA complexes under conditions of inhibition of eIF2 activity (eIF2α-phosphorylation), or its absence. eIF2A does not function in major steps in the initiation process, but is suggested to act at some minor/alternative initiation events such as re-initiation, internal initiation, or non-AUG initiation, important for translational control of specific mRNAs. This review summarizes our current understanding of the eIF2A structure and function.

Expression of Ribosomal Protein S6 (R6SP) and Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 4E Binding Protein 1 (EIF4EBP1) Is Correlated in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) and Is Highly Prognostic, Especially in NPM1 and FLT3 Wildtype Patients

Blood ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 124 (21) ◽  
pp. 2369-2369
Author(s):  
Steven M. Kornblau ◽  
Chenyue W Hu ◽  
Yihua Qiu ◽  
Suk Young Yoo ◽  
Rebecca A Murray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Translation Initiation ◽  
Ribosomal Subunit ◽  
Mrna Translation ◽  
Translation Initiation Factor ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Npm1 Mutation ◽  
Eukaryotic Translation ◽  
Ribosomal Protein S6 ◽  
40S Ribosomal Subunit ◽  
Eukaryotic Translation Initiation

Abstract Background. Conceptually mRNA processing and ribosomal regulation should interact as both affect mRNA translation and protein production. We studied protein expression and functional relationships between proteins in AML using a custom made reverse phase protein array (RPPA), probed with 231 strictly validated antibodies. We found a relationship between expression of Ribosomal Protein S6 (HUGO name R6SP, a.k.a. S6RP) and Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 4EBinding Protein 1, (HUGO name EIF4EBP1). R6SP, a 40S ribosomal subunit component, activated by phosphorylation, regulates cell growth via selective mRNA translation. EIF4EBP1 interacts with eIF4E to recruit the 40S ribosomal subunit, thereby affecting ribosomal assembly. When phosphorylated, in response to cellular signaling, it releases eIF4E allowing transcription. Methods. Our RPPA has protein from leukemia enriched cells from 511 newly diagnosed AML patients and was probed with 231 strictly validated antibodies, including antibodies against total RPS6 and forms phosphorylated on S235-236 and S240-244, and against total EIF4EBP1 and forms phosphorylated on T37 & 46, T70 and S65. Expression was compared to normal bone marrow derived CD34+ cells. Interaction networks with the other 224 proteins were generated from the RPPA data using glasso and supplemented by the literature of known interactions. Results. A heatmap of expression of the 3 R6SP and 4 PA2 forms was generated and hierarchical k-and means clustering performed (Fig A). Using the &#x93;Prototype Clustering &#x94;method an optimal division into four clusters (Fig B) was determined. This includes an &#x93;All-Off&#x94; state (18%), a state characterized by weak activation of RPS6 alone (RP-Only, 36%) activation of only EIF4EBP1 (EIF4EBP1-Only, 26%) and a group where both were on simultaneously (Both-On). The RPS6 interactome (Fig B) showed the expected positive correlation with mTOR, and P70 (Hugo RPS6KB1) and a previously unknown, but very strong, negative correlation with transcription factor ZNF296. The EIF4EBP1 interactome showed the expected strong positive correlation with many signal transduction pathways (MAP2K1, MAPK14) and proliferation related proteins (pRB, EIF2AK, EIF2S1, FOXO3) and negative correlation with several transcription factors (GATA3, SPI1, CREB). Cluster membership was unassociated with most clinical features including cytogenetics, FLT3 , RAS and NPM1 mutation, excluding gender (more F in All-Off, more M in Both-On, p=0.01). EIF4EBP1 and Both-On had higher WBC (p=0.0001) and % marrow (p=0.0001) and blood blasts (0.0007) and lower platelet counts (p=0.025). Response rates did not differ, although fewer All-Off were primary refractory. Relapse was more common in EIF4EBP1-Only and Both-On clusters. Overall survival (OS) and remission duration (RemDur) (Fig C) of the EIF4EBP1-Only and Both-On clusters was inferior to that of the All-Off and RP-Only clusters (OS median 41 & 45 vs. 52 &63,p=0.06, RemDur 39 & 27 weeks vs. 63 & 53, p=0.008) but this was restricted to Intermediate cytogenetics cases (Fig C &#x93;IntCyto&#x94; OS 49 & 55 weeks vs. 107& 79 p=0.01, RemDur 37 & 35 weeks vs. 89 & 53 , p = 0.005) that were FLT3 mutation ((Fig C &#x93;FLT3-WT&#x94; OS p=0.006, RemDur p0.007) and NPM1 mutation negative (Fig C &#x93;NPM1-WT&#x94;, OS p=0.006, RemDur p=0.001). Conclusions. Activation of EIF4EBP1, with or without RPS6 activation is prognostically adverse in AML, particularly in intermediate cytogenetic cases with wildtype FLT3 and NPM1. This is associated with increased proliferation. Therapy directed against EIF4EBP1 activity, e.g. that block it's phosphorylation, may have utility in the ~46% of cases of AML that demonstrate high levels of EIF4EBP1 phosphorylation, especially in FLT3/NPM1 wildtype cases. Many agents that inhibit signal transduction pathways are in clinical development, analyzing them for the ability to inhibition the activation of EIF4EBP1 might identify clinically useful molecules. Figure 1 Figure 1. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals A region rich in aspartic acid, arginine, tyrosine, and glycine (DRYG) mediates eukaryotic initiation factor 4B (eIF4B) self-association and interaction with eIF3.

1996 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 5328-5334 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Méthot ◽  
M S Song ◽  
N Sonenberg
Keyword(s):  
Aspartic Acid ◽  
Ribosomal Subunit ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Eukaryotic Initiation Factor ◽  
Ribosome Binding ◽  
Initiation Factors ◽  
Self Association

The binding of mRNA to the ribosome is mediated by eukaryotic initiation factors eukaryotic initiation factor 4F (eIF4F), eIF4B, eIF4A, and eIF3, eIF4F binds to the mRNA cap structure and, in combination with eIF4B, is believed to unwind the secondary structure in the 5' untranslated region to facilitate ribosome binding. eIF3 associates with the 40S ribosomal subunit prior to mRNA binding. eIF4B copurifies with eIF3 and eIF4F through several purification steps, suggesting the involvement of a multisubunit complex during translation initiation. To understand the mechanism by which eIF4B promotes 40S ribosome binding to the mRNA, we studied its interactions with partner proteins by using a filter overlay (protein-protein [far Western]) assay and the two-hybrid system. In this report, we show that eIF4B self-associates and also interacts directly with the p170 subunit of eIF3. A region rich in aspartic acid, arginine, tyrosine, and glycine, termed the DRYG domain, is sufficient for self-association of eIF4B, both in vitro and in vivo, and for interaction with the p170 subunit of eIF3. These experiments suggest that eIF4B participates in mRNA-ribosome binding by acting as an intermediary between the mRNA and eIF3, via a direct interaction with the p170 subunit of eIF3.

scholarly journals Peptide-chain initiation in duodenal mucosa of rachitic chicks after 1α-,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol administration

1984 ◽  
Vol 219 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Mezzetti ◽  
M Moruzzi ◽  
B Barbiroli
Keyword(s):  
Complex Formation ◽  
Gradient Centrifugation ◽  
Active Form ◽  
Ribosomal Subunit ◽  
Sucrose Density Gradient ◽  
Duodenal Mucosa ◽  
Binding Activity ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Sucrose Density Gradient Centrifugation

The post-ribosomal fraction of chick duodenal mucosa contains Met-tRNAMetf-binding protein(s) that behaves like the eukaryotic initiation factor (eIF-2) in protein synthesis. The binding activity of cytosol protein can be measured by retention of the radioactive complex formed on a nitrocellulose membrane. Complex-formation requires Met-tRNAMetf and GTP or guanosine [beta, gamma-methylene] triphosphate, and is inhibited by aurintricarboxylic acid. The ternary initiation complex thus formed can bind to ribosomal particles from chick intestine. By sucrose-density-gradient centrifugation, [35S]Met-tRNAMetf was found to bind exclusively to 40S and not to 60S ribosomal subunit particles. In the duodenal mucosa of rachitic chicks the ability of the cytosol proteins to promote the binding of Met-tRNAMetf to ribosomal particles via ternary-complex formation is detectably increased by 3 h after injection of 1 alpha,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, the active form of vitamin D. Cholecalciferol and ergocalciferol under the same experimental conditions failed to stimulate Met-tRNAMetf-binding activity.

scholarly journals Selective Modification of Eukaryotic Initiation Factor 4F (eIF4F) at the Onset of Cell Differentiation: Recruitment of eIF4GII and Long-Lasting Phosphorylation of eIF4E

2004 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 4920-4928 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandrine Caron ◽  
Martine Charon ◽  
Elisabeth Cramer ◽  
Nahum Sonenberg ◽  
Isabelle Dusanter-Fourt
Keyword(s):  
Functional Analysis ◽  
Cell Differentiation ◽  
Mammalian Cells ◽  
Ribosomal Subunit ◽  
Mrna Translation ◽  
Scaffold Protein ◽  
Synergistic Action ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Eukaryotic Initiation Factor ◽  
Critical Link

ABSTRACT mRNA translation is mainly regulated at the level of initiation, a process that involves the synergistic action of the 5′ cap structure and the 3′ poly(A) tail at the ends of eukaryotic mRNA. The eukaryote initiation factor 4G(eIF4G) is a pivotal scaffold protein that forms a critical link between mRNA cap structure, poly(A) tail, and the small ribosomal subunit. There are two functional homologs of eIF4G in mammals, the original eIF4G, renamed eIF4GI, and eIF4GII that functionally complements eIF4GI. To date, biochemical and functional analysis have not identified differential activities for eIF4GI and eIF4GII. In this report, we demonstrate that eIF4GII, but not eIF4GI, is selectively recruited to capped mRNA at the onset of cell differentiation. This recruitment is coincident with a strong and long-lasting phosphorylation of eIF4E and the release of 4E-BP1, a suppressor of eIF4E function, from the cap structure, without a concomitant change in 4E-BP1's phosphorylation. Our data further indicate that cytokines such as thrombopoietin can differentially regulate eIF4GI/II activities. These results provide the first evidence that eIF4GI/II does fulfill selective roles in mammalian cells.

scholarly journals Region 4 of the RNA polymerase σ subunit counteracts pausing during initial transcription

2020 ◽  
pp. jbc.RA120.016299
Author(s):  
Konstantin Brodolin ◽  
Zakia Morichaud
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Information ◽  
Transcription Initiation ◽  
Rna Synthesis ◽  
De Novo ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Exit Channel ◽  
Β Subunit ◽  
Initiation Factors ◽  
High Propensity ◽  
Rna:Dna Hybrids

All cellular genetic information is transcribed into RNA by multisubunit RNA polymerases (RNAPs). The basal transcription initiation factors of cellular RNAPs stimulate the initial RNA synthesis via poorly understood mechanisms. Here, we explored the mechanism employed by the bacterial factor σ in promoter-independent initial transcription. We found that the RNAP holoenzyme lacking the promoter-binding domain σ4 is ineffective in de novo transcription initiation and displays high propensity to pausing upon extension of RNAs 3 to 7 nucleotides in length. The nucleotide at the RNA 3' end determines the pause lifetime. The σ4 domain stabilizes short RNA:DNA hybrids and suppresses pausing by stimulating RNAP active-center translocation. The anti-pausing activity of σ4 is modulated by its interaction with the β subunit flap domain and by the σ remodeling factors AsiA and RbpA. Our results suggest that the presence of σ4 within the RNA exit channel compensates for the intrinsic instability of short RNA:DNA hybrids by increasing RNAP processivity, thus favoring productive transcription initiation. This “RNAP boosting” activity of the initiation factor is shaped by the thermodynamics of RNA:DNA interactions and thus, should be relevant for any factor-dependent RNAP.

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