Modular structure and function of the XIST RNP in X chromosome inactivation
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ABSTRACT: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are an important class of transcripts that regulate gene expression on many levels, yet their mechanisms of action remain poorly understood. Previous studies have indicated that these RNAs can serve as modular scaffolds to recruit a variety of protein complexes and coordinate their distinct functions. XIST, a founding member of the lncRNA family, controls the inactivation of an entire X chromosome in placental mammals. Here we develop and integrate several orthogonal structure-interaction analysis methods to demonstrate that XIST RNA-protein complex folds into a modular architecture that is conserved in evolution. The discrete XIST RNA domains interact with distinct sets of effector proteins to orchestrate the X chromosome inactivation (XCI). The modular architecture plays an essential role, in addition to the sequence motifs, in determining the specificity of RBP binding and m6A modification. Together, this work builds a comprehensive structure-function model for the XIST RNA-protein complex, and establishes a paradigm for mechanistic studies of lncRNA functions.
ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus
PROVIDER: GSE126715 | GEO | 2020/04/23
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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