Ccm1p is a 15S rRNA primary transcript processing factor as elucidated by a novel in vivo system in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Current Genetics
J Ignacio MorenoMarta A Piva

Abstract

In Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the mitoribosomal RNA of the minor subunit, 15S rRNA, is transcribed as a bicistronic transcript along with tRNAW. 5' and 3' sequences flanking the mature transcript must be removed by cleavage at the respective junctions before incorporating it into the mitoribosome. An in vivo dose-response triphasic system was created to elucidate the role of Ccm1p in the processing of 15S rRNA: Ccm1p supply ("On"), deprivation ("Off"), and resupply ("Back on"). After 72 h under "Off" status, the cells started to exhibit a complete mutant phenotype as assessed by their lack of growth in glycerol medium, while keeping their mitochondrial DNA integrity (ρ+). Full functionality of mitochondria was reacquired upon "Back on." 15S rRNA levels and phenotype followed the Ccm1p intramitochondrial concentrations throughout the "On-Off-Back on" course. Under "Off" status, cells gradually accumulated unprocessed 5' and 3' junctions, which reached significant levels at 72-96 h, probably due to a saturation of the mitochondrial degradosome (mtEXO). The Ccm1p/mtEXO mutant (Δccm1/Δdss1) showed a copious accumulation of 15S rRNA primary transcript forms, which were cleaved upon Ccm1p resupply. The gene that codes for the RNA comp...Continue Reading

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Sep 3, 2020·Molecular Cell·Abeer Prakash SinghMartin Ott

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