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A kinase-dependent checkpoint prevents escape of immature ribosomes into the translating pool

Melissa D Parker1, Jason C Collins1, Boguslawa Korona1

  • 1Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology, The Scripps Research Institute, Jupiter, Florida, United States of America.

Plos Biology
|December 14, 2019
PubMed

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A checkpoint involving Rio1, Nob1, and Pno1 prevents immature ribosome release. This ensures proper ribosome function, preventing errors and maintaining cell viability.

Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Ribosome Biogenesis

Background:

  • Nascent ribosomes must mature before protein synthesis.
  • Immature ribosomes can cause cellular dysfunction and reduced viability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of the Rio1-Nob1-Pno1 network in ribosome maturation.
  • To elucidate the mechanism of the checkpoint preventing premature ribosome release.

Main Methods:

  • Genetic analysis of Rio1, Nob1, and Pno1 mutants.
  • Biochemical assays to study ribosome subunit interactions.
  • Assessment of ribosome fidelity and protein homeostasis.

Main Results:

  • The Rio1-Nob1-Pno1 network forms a checkpoint for 40S subunit maturation.
  • Nob1 inhibits mRNA binding, and rRNA cleavage is essential for checkpoint progression.
  • Rio1 releases Nob1 and Pno1, allowing mature 40S subunits into the translating pool.
  • Mutants bypassing Rio1 release immature ribosomes, causing fidelity defects and protein homeostasis disruption.

Conclusions:

  • The Rio1-Nob1-Pno1 network is crucial for safeguarding ribosome quality control.
  • This checkpoint prevents the release of immature ribosomes, ensuring cellular viability and function.

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