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WNK1 kinase and the termination factor PCF11 connect nuclear mRNA export with transcription.

ABSTRACT: Nuclear gene transcription is coordinated with transcript release from the chromatin template and messenger RNA (mRNA) export to the cytoplasm. Here we describe the role of nuclear-localized kinase WNK1 (with no lysine [K] 1) in the mammalian mRNA export pathway even though it was previously established as a critical regulator of ion homeostasis in the cytoplasm. Our data reveal that WNK1 phosphorylates the termination factor PCF11 on its RNA polymerase II (Pol II) C-terminal domain (CTD)-interacting domain (CID). Furthermore, phosphorylation of the PCF11 CID weakens its interaction with Pol II. We predict that WNK1 and the associated phosphorylation of the PCF11 CID act to promote transcript release from chromatin-associated Pol II. This in turn facilitates mRNA export to the cytoplasm.

SUBMITTER: Volanakis A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5749165 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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WNK1 kinase and the termination factor PCF11 connect nuclear mRNA export with transcription.

Volanakis Adam A Kamieniarz-Gdula Kinga K Schlackow Margarita M Proudfoot Nick J NJ

Genes & development 20171101 21

Nuclear gene transcription is coordinated with transcript release from the chromatin template and messenger RNA (mRNA) export to the cytoplasm. Here we describe the role of nuclear-localized kinase WNK1 (with no lysine [K] 1) in the mammalian mRNA export pathway even though it was previously established as a critical regulator of ion homeostasis in the cytoplasm. Our data reveal that WNK1 phosphorylates the termination factor PCF11 on its RNA polymerase II (Pol II) C-terminal domain (CTD)-intera ...[more]

PMID: 29196535

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WNK1 kinase and the termination factor PCF11 connect nuclear mRNA export with transcription.

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WNK1 kinase and the termination factor PCF11 connect nuclear mRNA export with transcription.

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