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What is the primary function of alternative splicing in gene expression?
What is the primary function of alternative splicing in gene expression?
What type of modification occurs during RNA editing?
What type of modification occurs during RNA editing?
What is the primary mechanism of mRNA localization?
What is the primary mechanism of mRNA localization?
What is the primary function of the spliceosome?
What is the primary function of the spliceosome?
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What is the name of the enzyme involved in RNA editing that converts adenosine to inosine?
What is the name of the enzyme involved in RNA editing that converts adenosine to inosine?
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What is the primary mechanism of RNA transport?
What is the primary mechanism of RNA transport?
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Study Notes
RNA Splicing
Alternative Splicing
- A process that generates multiple mRNA isoforms from a single gene
- Involves the selection of different exons or exon segments to include in the final mRNA transcript
- Can result in different protein isoforms with distinct functions or localization
- Regulated by various factors, including:
- Splicing factors (e.g. SR proteins, hnRNP proteins)
- Chromatin modifications (e.g. histone modifications)
- Transcriptional co-regulators (e.g. mediator complex)
RNA Editing
- A post-transcriptional modification that alters the nucleotide sequence of RNA
- Involves the deamination of specific nucleotides (e.g. A-to-I editing)
- Can affect the coding sequence, splicing patterns, or stability of the RNA molecule
- Enzymes involved: ADAR (adenosine deaminase acting on RNA) and APOBEC (apolipoprotein B mRNA editing enzyme, catalytic polypeptide-like)
mRNA Localization
- The process of targeting mRNA molecules to specific subcellular regions or organelles
- Involves the recognition of specific sequence elements (e.g. zip codes, localization elements) by RNA-binding proteins
- Regulated by various factors, including:
- RNA-binding proteins (e.g. zipcode-binding protein 1)
- Microtubules and microfilaments (cytoskeleton)
- Signaling pathways (e.g. MAPK, mTOR)
RNA Transport
- The process of transporting RNA molecules from the nucleus to the cytoplasm
- Involves the recognition of specific sequence elements (e.g. nuclear export signals) by RNA-binding proteins
- Regulated by various factors, including:
- Nuclear pore complexes
- RNA-binding proteins (e.g. NXF1, Aly/REF)
- Signaling pathways (e.g. CRM1, RanGTP)
Spliceosome
- A large ribonucleoprotein complex that catalyzes the removal of introns and joining of exons
- Composed of five small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs) and over 100 proteins
- The spliceosome recognizes specific sequence elements (e.g. splice sites, branch points) and catalyzes the splicing reaction
- Regulated by various factors, including:
- Splicing factors (e.g. U1, U2, U4, U5, U6)
- Chromatin modifications (e.g. histone modifications)
- Transcriptional co-regulators (e.g. mediator complex)
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This quiz covers the processes of RNA splicing, RNA editing, mRNA localization, and RNA transport, including the mechanisms and factors involved in these processes.
