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The DGCR8 RNA-binding heme domain recognizes primary microRNAs by clamping the hairpin.


ABSTRACT: Canonical primary microRNA transcripts (pri-miRNAs) are characterized by a ?30 bp hairpin flanked by single-stranded regions. These pri-miRNAs are recognized and cleaved by the Microprocessor complex consisting of the Drosha nuclease and its obligate RNA-binding partner DGCR8. It is not well understood how the Microprocessor specifically recognizes pri-miRNA substrates. Here, we show that in addition to the well-known double-stranded RNA-binding domains, DGCR8 uses a dimeric heme-binding domain to directly contact pri-miRNAs. This RNA-binding heme domain (Rhed) directs two DGCR8 dimers to bind each pri-miRNA hairpin. The two Rhed-binding sites are located at both ends of the hairpin. The Rhed and its RNA-binding surface are important for pri-miRNA processing activity. Additionally, the heme cofactor is required for formation of processing-competent DGCR8-pri-miRNA complexes. Our study reveals a unique protein-RNA interaction central to pri-miRNA recognition. We propose a unifying model in which two DGCR8 dimers clamp a pri-miRNA hairpin using their Rheds.

SUBMITTER: Quick-Cleveland J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4133150 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The DGCR8 RNA-binding heme domain recognizes primary microRNAs by clamping the hairpin.

Quick-Cleveland Jen J   Jacob Jose P JP   Weitz Sara H SH   Shoffner Grant G   Senturia Rachel R   Guo Feng F  

Cell reports 20140606 6


Canonical primary microRNA transcripts (pri-miRNAs) are characterized by a ∼30 bp hairpin flanked by single-stranded regions. These pri-miRNAs are recognized and cleaved by the Microprocessor complex consisting of the Drosha nuclease and its obligate RNA-binding partner DGCR8. It is not well understood how the Microprocessor specifically recognizes pri-miRNA substrates. Here, we show that in addition to the well-known double-stranded RNA-binding domains, DGCR8 uses a dimeric heme-binding domain  ...[more]

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