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Small nuclear RNAs and translation.

J H Smith, M N Subbarao, G L Eliceiri

    Journal of Cellular Physiology
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Small nuclear RNA U1 does not inhibit protein synthesis during mitosis. Studies show U1 RNA dissociates from ribosomal populations and anti-U1RNP antibodies do not affect mitosis-related protein synthesis inhibition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Molecular Biology
    • Cell Biology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Mitosis is characterized by the inhibition of protein synthesis.
    • Small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) are involved in various cellular processes, including RNA processing.
    • The specific role of U1 small nuclear RNA (U1 snRNA) in regulating protein synthesis during mitosis remains unclear.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential role of U1 snRNA in the inhibition of protein synthesis during mitosis.
    • To determine the cellular localization and interactions of U1 snRNA in mitotic cells.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of U1 snRNA sedimentation rates in mitotic HeLa cell extracts treated with sodium deoxycholate.
    • Microinjection of anti-(U1)RNP antibodies into synchronized HeLa cells.

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  • In vitro translation assays using purified U1 or U2 RNA.

    • Main Results:

    • Sodium deoxycholate treatment caused U1 snRNA to shift to lower sedimentation rates, indicating dissociation from ribosomal populations and association with heterogeneous nuclear RNA ribonucleoprotein particles.
    • Microinjection of anti-(U1)RNP antibodies did not prevent the suppression of protein synthesis during mitosis.
    • In vitro translation assays did not detect the synthesis of peptides from purified U1 or U2 RNA.

    Conclusions:

    • U1 snRNA is unlikely to be directly involved in the inhibition of protein synthesis during mitosis.
    • U1 snRNA's association shifts during mitosis, suggesting altered functional interactions.
    • The potential for U1 and U2 RNA to encode peptides is not supported by in vitro experimental evidence.