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A small bacterial RNA regulates a putative ABC transporter.

Maria Antal1, Valérie Bordeau, Véronique Douchin

  • 1Biochimie Pharmaceutique, Université de Rennes I, UPRES Jeune Equipe 2311, Espri Inserm, 2 avenue du Professeur Léon Bernard, 35043 Rennes, France.

The Journal of Biological Chemistry
|December 25, 2004
PubMed
Summary

RydC, a small bacterial RNA, binds to Hfq protein to regulate the yejABEF operon in Enterobacteria. This regulation impacts bacterial adaptation to environmental conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Bacteriology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Small noncoding RNAs (sRNAs) are crucial regulators in bacteria.
  • The RNA-binding protein Hfq is essential for the function of many sRNAs.
  • Enterobacteria like Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Shigella possess diverse regulatory networks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the RydC small RNA and its interaction with Hfq.
  • To identify the mRNA targets of RydC.
  • To elucidate the regulatory role of RydC in Enterobacteria.

Main Methods:

  • RNA-binding assays to determine RydC-Hfq complex formation and specificity.
  • Structural probing and sequence alignment to determine RydC secondary structure.
  • Affinity purification of RNA-Hfq complexes to identify mRNA targets.

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  • Gene expression analysis and growth assays to assess RydC function in vivo.

    • Main Results:

    • RydC is a 62-64 nucleotide pseudoknotted sRNA that specifically binds Hfq.
    • Hfq binding reorganizes RydC's conformation.
    • RydC interacts with the polycistronic mRNA yejABEF, encoding an ABC transporter.
    • RydC negatively regulates yejABEF expression, with absence leading to reduced expression and stimulation causing degradation and growth defects.

    Conclusions:

    • RydC regulates the yejABEF-encoded ABC permease at the mRNA level.
    • RydC plays a role in the adaptation of Enterobacteria to environmental conditions.
    • This sRNA-mediated regulation contributes to bacterial survival and response to nutrient availability.