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Terminating transcription in eukaryotes: lessons learned from RNA polymerase I

R H Reeder1, W H Lang

  • 1Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA. rreeder@fhcrc.org

Trends in Biochemical Sciences
|January 20, 1998
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Transcription terminator proteins for RNA polymerase I (pol I) are now available, enabling in vitro studies of termination mechanisms. This review summarizes recent findings on how pol I transcription terminates in vivo and in vitro.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Genes for transcription terminator proteins of RNA polymerase I (pol I) have been identified in various species, including yeast and mammals.
  • The cloning of these terminator proteins has facilitated the development of in vitro transcription systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize recent advancements in understanding RNA polymerase I termination mechanisms.
  • To review the utility of newly developed in vitro systems for studying pol I termination.

Main Methods:

  • Cloning of genes encoding transcription terminator proteins.
  • Construction of in vitro transcription systems utilizing these proteins.
  • Comparison of in vitro termination sites with in vivo observed sites.

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Main Results:

  • In vitro transcription systems accurately replicate in vivo pol I termination sites.
  • Significant new information has been generated regarding the mechanisms of pol I termination.
  • The availability of terminator proteins has spurred research into termination processes.

Conclusions:

  • In vitro systems are powerful tools for dissecting RNA polymerase I termination.
  • Recent research has significantly advanced the understanding of pol I termination mechanisms.
  • Further studies are warranted to fully elucidate the intricacies of pol I termination.