Tissue Type-Specific Expression of the dsRNA-Binding Protein 76 and Genome-wide Elucidation of its Target mRNAs
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ABSTRACT: RNA-binding proteins accompany all steps in the life of mRNAs and provide dynamic gene regulation functions for rapid adjustment to changing extra- or intracellular conditions. The association of RNA-binding proteins with their targets is regulated through changing sub-cellular distribution, post-translational modification or association with other proteins. Tissue type-specific isoform distribution and target mRNA binding patterns are major determinants of post-transcriptional gene regulation by RNA-binding proteins.We demonstrate that the dsRNA binding protein 76 (DRBP76), synonymous with nuclear factor 90, displays inherently distinct tissue type-specific sub-cellular distribution in the normal human central nervous system and in malignant brain tumors of glial origin. Altered sub-cellular localization and isoform distribution in malignant glioma indicate that tumor-specific changes in DRBP76-related gene products and their regulatory functions may contribute to the formation and/or maintenance of these tumors. To identify endogenous mRNA targets of DRBP76, we performed RNA-immunoprecipitation and genome-wide microarray analyses in HEK293 cells, and identified specific classes of transcripts encoding critical functions in cellular metabolism. Our data suggest that DRBP76 expression, isoform distribution and sub-cellular localization are profoundly disturbed upon malignant transformation in the CNS. Thus, DRBP76’s roles in co- or post-transcriptional gene regulation may contribute to the neoplastic phenotype. Keyword: RIP-chip
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
PROVIDER: GSE20001 | GEO | 2010/05/04
SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA124069
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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