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Translation initiation factor 3 antagonizes authentic start codon selection on leaderless mRNAs

K Tedin1, I Moll, S Grill

  • 1Institute of Microbiology and Genetics, Vienna Biocenter, University of Vienna, Austria.

Molecular Microbiology
|February 13, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Bacterial translation initiation factors, particularly IF3 (initiation factor 3), hinder the translation of leaderless mRNAs lacking a ribosome binding site. This finding impacts our understanding of gene expression regulation in bacteria.

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Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Bacterial Gene Expression
  • Protein Synthesis

Background:

  • Translation initiation in bacteria typically relies on ribosome binding sites (e.g., Shine-Dalgarno sequences) upstream of the start codon.
  • Leaderless mRNAs initiate translation directly at the AUG codon, presenting a unique challenge for ribosome recognition.
  • Initiation factors (IFs) play crucial roles in regulating translation initiation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of bacterial initiation factors in the translation of leaderless mRNAs.
  • To determine which specific initiation factor(s) influence translation initiation of leaderless mRNAs.
  • To elucidate the mechanism by which initiation factors affect leaderless mRNA translation.

Main Methods:

  • In vitro translation assays using competing leaderless and canonical mRNAs.

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  • In vitro toeprinting to map ribosome-assembly sites.
  • In vivo reporter gene assays in wild-type and mutant bacterial strains.
  • Manipulation of initiation factor 3 (IF3) levels.

    • Main Results:

    • A 1:1 ratio of initiation factors to ribosomes inhibited ternary complex formation at the start codon of leaderless mRNAs.
    • Initiation factor 3 (IF3) was identified as the primary factor responsible for inhibiting leaderless mRNA translation.
    • Increased IF3 levels decreased leaderless reporter gene efficiency in vivo, while a mutation affecting IF3 function enhanced it.

    Conclusions:

    • IF3's function limits stable 30S ternary complex formation on leaderless mRNAs lacking upstream regulatory sequences.
    • IF3 acts as a repressor of translation initiation for leaderless mRNAs in bacteria.
    • This mechanism provides a regulatory layer for gene expression, particularly for genes lacking canonical ribosome binding sites.