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Progress in 7SK ribonucleoprotein structural biology

Authors :
Momodou B. Camara
Amr M. Sobeh
Catherine D. Eichhorn
Source :
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences. 10
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Frontiers Media SA, 2023.

Abstract

The 7SK ribonucleoprotein (RNP) is a dynamic and multifunctional regulator of RNA Polymerase II (RNAPII) transcription in metazoa. Comprised of the non-coding 7SK RNA, core proteins, and numerous accessory proteins, the most well-known 7SK RNP function is the sequestration and inactivation of the positive transcription elongation factor b (P-TEFb). More recently, 7SK RNP has been shown to regulate RNAPII transcription through P-TEFb-independent pathways. Due to its fundamental role in cellular function, dysregulation has been linked with human diseases including cancers, heart disease, developmental disorders, and viral infection. Significant advances in 7SK RNP structural biology have improved our understanding of 7SK RNP assembly and function. Here, we review progress in understanding the structural basis of 7SK RNA folding, biogenesis, and RNP assembly.

Details

ISSN :
2296889X
Volume :
10
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences
Accession number :
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