Trading translation with RNA-binding proteins

RNA. 2008 Mar;14(3):404-9. doi: 10.1261/rna.848208. Epub 2008 Jan 22.

Abstract

RNA-binding proteins regulate every aspect of RNA metabolism, including pre-mRNA splicing, mRNA trafficking, stability, and translation. This review summarizes the available information on molecular mechanisms of translational repression by RNA-binding proteins. By using a specific set of well-defined examples, we also describe how regulation can be reversed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gene Silencing
  • Models, Biological
  • Protein Biosynthesis*
  • RNA Caps / genetics
  • RNA Caps / metabolism
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism
  • RNA-Binding Proteins / genetics*
  • RNA-Binding Proteins / metabolism*
  • Repressor Proteins / genetics
  • Repressor Proteins / metabolism

Substances

  • RNA Caps
  • RNA, Messenger
  • RNA-Binding Proteins
  • Repressor Proteins