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When mRNA translation meets decay.

Alicia A Bicknell1, Emiliano P Ricci2,3,4,5,6

  • 1RNA Therapeutics Institute, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, U.S.A. alicia.bicknell@umassmed.edu emiliano.ricci@inserm.fr.

Biochemical Society Transactions
|April 15, 2017
PubMed
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Messenger RNA (mRNA) translation and degradation are linked, challenging old ideas. Codon choice during translation significantly impacts mRNA decay rates, suggesting a new regulatory mechanism for gene expression.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • RNA Metabolism

Background:

  • Messenger RNA (mRNA) translation and degradation are key factors in determining protein levels.
  • Historically, mRNA translation was believed to protect mRNA from degradation, with surveillance mechanisms being exceptions.
  • Recent findings indicate widespread co-translational mRNA degradation, linking translation dynamics to mRNA fate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the intricate relationship between mRNA translation and mRNA stability.
  • To highlight emerging evidence on how codon choice influences mRNA decay.
  • To explore the regulatory role of codon optimality in mRNA degradation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on mRNA translation and degradation.
Keywords:
codon usagemRNAmRNA stabilityribosomestRNAtranslation

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  • Analysis of data linking ribosome elongation rates to mRNA decay.
  • Synthesis of findings on codon usage and mRNA stability.

    • Main Results:

    • mRNA translation and degradation are interconnected processes, not mutually exclusive.
    • Co-translational degradation is a common mechanism for mRNA turnover.
    • Codon choice directly impacts ribosome elongation speed, which in turn affects mRNA decay rates.

    Conclusions:

    • The traditional view of translation protecting mRNA is outdated.
    • Codon optimality is emerging as a critical regulator of mRNA stability.
    • Understanding these links provides new insights into protein output control.