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Published on: January 1, 2018
The role of CSDE1 in translational reprogramming and human diseases
Ao-Xiang Guo1,2,3,4, Jia-Jia Cui1,2,3,4, Lei-Yun Wang1,2,3,4
1Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410078, People's Republic of China.
Abstract:
CSDE1 (cold shock domain containing E1) plays a key role in translational reprogramming, which determines the fate of a number of RNAs during biological processes. Interestingly, the role of CSDE1 is bidirectional. It not only promotes and represses the translation of RNAs but also increases and decreases the abundance of RNAs. However, the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon are still unknown. In this review, we propose a "protein-RNA connector" model to explain this bidirectional role and depict its three versions: sequential connection, mutual connection and facilitating connection. As described in this molecular model, CSDE1 binds to RNAs and cooperates with other protein regulators. CSDE1 connects with different RNAs and their regulators for different purposes. The triple complex of CSDE1, a regulator and an RNA reprograms translation in different directions for each transcript. Meanwhile, a number of recent studies have found important roles for CSDE1 in human diseases. This model will help us to understand the role of CSDE1 in translational reprogramming and human diseases. Video Abstract.
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