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Translational accuracy enhanced in vitro by (p)ppGpp.

E G Wagner, C G Kurland

    Molecular & General Genetics : MGG
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    The stringent response regulator, magic string (p)ppGpp, enhances translation accuracy in bacteria by maintaining optimal aminoacyl-tRNA levels. This molecular mechanism improves protein synthesis fidelity, even under nutrient stress.

    Area of Science:

    • Molecular Biology
    • Bacterial Physiology
    • Protein Synthesis

    Background:

    • Bacterial translation accuracy is crucial for cellular function.
    • The stringent response, mediated by magic string (p)ppGpp, is a key bacterial stress response.
    • Previous studies suggested a role for (p)ppGpp in regulating translation, but its precise impact on accuracy was unclear.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of magic string (p)ppGpp on in vitro translation accuracy.
    • To determine how (p)ppGpp influences missense error frequency and translation rate.
    • To elucidate the molecular mechanism by which (p)ppGpp affects translation fidelity.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized an in vitro translation system mimicking bacterial missense error rates.

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  • Manipulated amino acid (phenylalanine) availability and introduced (p)ppGpp.
  • Assessed translation accuracy, rate, and aminoacyl-tRNA concentrations.

    • Main Results:

    • Phenylalanine limitation increased leucine missense errors; (p)ppGpp significantly reduced these errors and translation rate.
    • (p)ppGpp decreased translation rate in a full system but did not affect accuracy.
    • The presence of (p)ppGpp or GDPCP led to increased Phe-tRNA accumulation in Phe-limited systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Magic string (p)ppGpp enhances translation accuracy by helping maintain a favorable Phe-tRNA/Leu-tRNA ratio.
    • This mechanism contributes to improved protein synthesis fidelity under specific cellular conditions.
    • The effects of (p)ppGpp on translation can be partially mimicked by other translation inhibitors.