Targeting RNA for processing or destruction by the eukaryotic RNA exosome and its cofactors Journal Article


Authors: Zinder, J. C.; Lima, C. D.
Article Title: Targeting RNA for processing or destruction by the eukaryotic RNA exosome and its cofactors
Abstract: The eukaryotic RNA exosome is an essential and conserved protein complex that can degrade or process RNA substrates in the 3’-to-5’ direction. Since its discovery nearly two decades ago, studies have focused on determining how the exosome, along with associated cofactors, achieves the demanding task of targeting particular RNAs for degradation and/or processing in both the nucleus and cytoplasm. In this review, we highlight recent advances that have illuminated roles for the RNA exosome and its cofactors in specific biological pathways, alongside studies that attempted to dissect these activities through structural and biochemical characterization of nuclear and cytoplasmic RNA exosome complexes. © 2017 Zinder and Lima.
Keywords: rna processing; rna degradation; exosome; exoribonuclease; endoribonuclease; 3’ to 5’; rna exosome
Journal Title: Genes and Development
Volume: 31
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0890-9369
Publisher: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press  
Date Published: 2017-01-15
Start Page: 88
End Page: 100
Language: English
DOI: 10.1101/gad.294769.116
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC5322736
PUBMED: 28202538
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 3 April 2017 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Christopher D Lima
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  2. John C Zinder
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