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¹Molecular Microbiology, Department of Biology, University of Konstanz, 78464 Konstanz, Germany.

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Protein homeostasis relies on ribosome-associated chaperones like trigger factor (TF), nascent polypeptide-associated complex (NAC), and ribosome-associated complex (RAC) to guide protein folding and transport during translation.

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Area of Science:

Molecular biology
Cellular biology
Biochemistry

Background:

Continuous proteome renewal is essential for cellular homeostasis and adaptation.
De novo protein synthesis by ribosomes is a fundamental cellular process.
Protein biogenesis is error-prone, necessitating molecular chaperones for proper folding and transport.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the structures, functions, and substrates of key ribosome-associated chaperones.
To highlight recent findings on the mechanisms of action of these chaperones.
To provide insights into the regulation of cotranslational protein processing.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing research on ribosome-associated chaperones.
Analysis of structural and functional data for TF, NAC, and RAC.
Synthesis of recent findings on chaperone mechanisms.

Main Results:

Identified bacterial trigger factor (TF), archaeal/eukaryotic nascent polypeptide-associated complex (NAC), and eukaryotic ribosome-associated complex (RAC) as crucial chaperones.
Detailed their roles in guiding nascent protein folding and cotranslational transport.
Summarized recent advances in understanding their substrate specificity and action mechanisms.

Conclusions:

Ribosome-associated chaperones are vital for efficient and accurate protein synthesis.
These chaperones ensure protein homeostasis by assisting early folding and regulating cotranslational events.
Further research into their mechanisms will illuminate fundamental aspects of protein biogenesis.