Title |
Drosophila Imp iCLIP identifies an RNA assemblage coordinating F-actin formation
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Published in |
Genome Biology, June 2015
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DOI | 10.1186/s13059-015-0687-0 |
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Authors |
Heidi Theil Hansen, Simon Horskjær Rasmussen, Sidsel Kramshøj Adolph, Mireya Plass, Anders Krogh, Jeremy Sanford, Finn Cilius Nielsen, Jan Christiansen |
Abstract |
Post-transcriptional RNA regulons ensure co-ordinated expression of monocistronic mRNAs encoding functionally related proteins. In this study, we employ a combination of RIP-seq and short- and long-wave individual-nucleotide resolution crosslinking and immunoprecipitation (iCLIP) technologies in Drosophila cells to identify transcripts associated with cytoplasmic ribonucleoproteins (RNPs) containing the RNA-binding protein Imp. We find extensive binding of Imp to 3'UTRs of transcripts that are involved in F-actin formation. A common denominator of the RNA-protein interface is the presence of multiple motifs with a central UA-rich element flanked by CA-rich elements. Experiments in single cells and intact flies reveal compromised actin cytoskeletal dynamics associated with low Imp levels. The former shows reduced F-actin formation and the latter exhibits abnormal neuronal patterning. This demonstrates a physiological significance of the defined RNA regulon. Our data imply that Drosophila Imp RNPs may function as cytoplasmic mRNA assemblages that encode proteins which participate in actin cytoskeletal remodeling. Thus, they may facilitate co-ordinated protein expression in sub-cytoplasmic locations such as growth cones. |
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