Processing of preribosomal RNA in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. 2015

Antonio Fernández-Pevida, and Dieter Kressler, and Jesús de la Cruz
Instituto de Biomedicina de Sevilla (IBiS), Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío/CSIC/Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain; Departamento de Genética, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain.

Most, if not all RNAs, are transcribed as precursors that require processing to gain functionality. Ribosomal RNAs (rRNA) from all organisms undergo both exo- and endonucleolytic processing. Also, in all organisms, rRNA processing occurs inside large preribosomal particles and is coupled to nucleotide modification, folding of the precursor rRNA (pre-rRNA), and assembly of the ribosomal proteins (r-proteins). In this review, we focus on the processing pathway of pre-rRNAs of cytoplasmic ribosomes in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, without doubt, the organism where this pathway is best characterized. We summarize the current understanding of the rRNA maturation process, particularly focusing on the pre-rRNA processing sites, the enzymes responsible for the cleavage or trimming reactions and the different mechanisms that monitor and regulate the pathway. Strikingly, the overall order of the various processing steps is reasonably well conserved in eukaryotes, perhaps reflecting common principles for orchestrating the concomitant events of pre-rRNA processing and ribosome assembly.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008954 Models, Biological Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D008958 Models, Molecular Models used experimentally or theoretically to study molecular shape, electronic properties, or interactions; includes analogous molecules, computer-generated graphics, and mechanical structures. Molecular Models,Model, Molecular,Molecular Model
D012322 RNA Precursors RNA transcripts of the DNA that are in some unfinished stage of post-transcriptional processing (RNA PROCESSING, POST-TRANSCRIPTIONAL) required for function. RNA precursors may undergo several steps of RNA SPLICING during which the phosphodiester bonds at exon-intron boundaries are cleaved and the introns are excised. Consequently a new bond is formed between the ends of the exons. Resulting mature RNAs can then be used; for example, mature mRNA (RNA, MESSENGER) is used as a template for protein production. Precursor RNA,Primary RNA Transcript,RNA, Messenger, Precursors,RNA, Ribosomal, Precursors,RNA, Small Nuclear, Precursors,RNA, Transfer, Precursors,Pre-mRNA,Pre-rRNA,Pre-snRNA,Pre-tRNA,Primary Transcript, RNA,RNA Precursor,mRNA Precursor,rRNA Precursor,snRNA Precursor,tRNA Precursor,Pre mRNA,Pre rRNA,Pre snRNA,Pre tRNA,Precursor, RNA,Precursor, mRNA,Precursor, rRNA,Precursor, snRNA,Precursor, tRNA,Precursors, RNA,RNA Primary Transcript,RNA Transcript, Primary,RNA, Precursor,Transcript, Primary RNA,Transcript, RNA Primary
D012323 RNA Processing, Post-Transcriptional Post-transcriptional biological modification of messenger, transfer, or ribosomal RNAs or their precursors. It includes cleavage, methylation, thiolation, isopentenylation, pseudouridine formation, conformational changes, and association with ribosomal protein. Post-Transcriptional RNA Modification,RNA Processing,Post-Transcriptional RNA Processing,Posttranscriptional RNA Processing,RNA Processing, Post Transcriptional,RNA Processing, Posttranscriptional,Modification, Post-Transcriptional RNA,Modifications, Post-Transcriptional RNA,Post Transcriptional RNA Modification,Post Transcriptional RNA Processing,Post-Transcriptional RNA Modifications,Processing, Posttranscriptional RNA,Processing, RNA,RNA Modification, Post-Transcriptional,RNA Modifications, Post-Transcriptional
D012441 Saccharomyces cerevisiae A species of the genus SACCHAROMYCES, family Saccharomycetaceae, order Saccharomycetales, known as "baker's" or "brewer's" yeast. The dried form is used as a dietary supplement. Baker's Yeast,Brewer's Yeast,Candida robusta,S. cerevisiae,Saccharomyces capensis,Saccharomyces italicus,Saccharomyces oviformis,Saccharomyces uvarum var. melibiosus,Yeast, Baker's,Yeast, Brewer's,Baker Yeast,S cerevisiae,Baker's Yeasts,Yeast, Baker

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