| Structural highlights
Function
LARP1_HUMAN RNA-binding protein that promotes translation of specific classes of mRNAs downstream of the mTORC1 complex. Associates with the mRNA 5'cap in an MTOR-dependent manner and associates with mRNAs containing a 5' terminal oligopyrimidine (5'TOP) motif, which is present in mRNAs encoding for ribosomal proteins and several components of the translation machinery. Associates with actively translating ribosomes via interaction with PABPC1/PABP and stimulates translation of mRNAs containing a 5'TOP, thereby regulating cell growth and proliferation.[1] [2] [3]
Publication Abstract from PubMed
The RNA-binding protein La-related protein 1 (LARP1) plays a central role in ribosome biosynthesis. Its C-terminal DM15 region binds the 7-methylguanosine (m(7)G) cap and 5' terminal oligopyrimidine (TOP) motif characteristic of transcripts encoding ribosomal proteins and translation factors. Under the control of mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1), LARP1 regulates translation of these transcripts. Characterizing the dynamics of DM15-TOP recognition is essential to understanding this fundamental biological process. We use molecular dynamics simulations, biophysical assays, and X-ray crystallography to reveal the mechanism of DM15 binding to TOP transcripts. Residues C-terminal to the m(7)G-binding site play important roles in cap recognition. Furthermore, we show that the unusually static pocket that recognizes the +1 cytosine characteristic of TOP transcripts drives binding specificity. Finally, we demonstrate that the DM15 pockets involved in TOP-specific m(7)GpppC-motif recognition are likely druggable. Collectively, these studies suggest unique opportunities for further pharmacological development.
Capturing the Mechanism Underlying TOP mRNA Binding to LARP1.,Cassidy KC, Lahr RM, Kaminsky JC, Mack S, Fonseca BD, Das SR, Berman AJ, Durrant JD Structure. 2019 Oct 29. pii: S0969-2126(19)30347-8. doi:, 10.1016/j.str.2019.10.006. PMID:31676287[4]
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References
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- ↑ Tcherkezian J, Cargnello M, Romeo Y, Huttlin EL, Lavoie G, Gygi SP, Roux PP. Proteomic analysis of cap-dependent translation identifies LARP1 as a key regulator of 5'TOP mRNA translation. Genes Dev. 2014 Feb 15;28(4):357-71. doi: 10.1101/gad.231407.113. PMID:24532714 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/gad.231407.113
- ↑ Cassidy KC, Lahr RM, Kaminsky JC, Mack S, Fonseca BD, Das SR, Berman AJ, Durrant JD. Capturing the Mechanism Underlying TOP mRNA Binding to LARP1. Structure. 2019 Oct 29. pii: S0969-2126(19)30347-8. doi:, 10.1016/j.str.2019.10.006. PMID:31676287 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.str.2019.10.006
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