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Poly(A) polymerase contains multiple functional domains

T Raabe1, K G Murthy, J L Manley

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027.

Molecular and Cellular Biology
|May 1, 1994
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Poly(A) polymerase (PAP) has a unique RNA binding domain for primer binding and distinct catalytic sites. Its nuclear localization signals are crucial for nuclear import and polyadenylation.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Poly(A) polymerase (PAP) is essential for mRNA processing.
  • PAP exhibits sequence similarities to known protein domains, suggesting functional regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the functional domains of Poly(A) polymerase (PAP).
  • To identify the roles of specific regions, including RNA binding and nuclear localization signals, in PAP function.

Main Methods:

  • Site-directed mutagenesis was employed to alter specific amino acid residues in PAP.
  • Functional assays were conducted to assess primer binding, polymerization activity, and nuclear localization.

Main Results:

  • PAP possesses a functional ribonucleoprotein-type RNA binding domain (RBD) critical for primer binding, a feature unique among polymerases.

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  • The catalytic domain of PAP is distinct from conserved polymerase modules in other RNA-dependent polymerases.
  • Two nuclear localization signals (NLSs) in the C-terminus are essential for PAP's exclusive nuclear localization.
  • Specific basic amino acids within the N-terminal NLS are vital for AAUAAA-dependent polyadenylation, indicating dual roles in nuclear targeting and polyadenylation factor interaction.
  • The C-terminus is multiply phosphorylated, with some sites affected by NLS mutations.

    • Conclusions:

    • PAP contains a novel RNA binding domain and a distinct catalytic domain.
    • Nuclear localization signals play a dual role in nuclear import and specific polyadenylation.
    • Phosphorylation sites in the C-terminus may be regulated by NLS mutations and influence PAP function.