Evidence for RNA-RNA cross-link formation in Escherichia coli ribosomes. 1978

C Zwieb, and A Ross, and J Rinke, and M Meinke, and R Brimacombe

Evidence is presented in three separate cases for the formation of RNA-RNA cross-links in intact E. coli ribosomes and ribosomal subunits. The first case is a cross-link between the 18S and 13S regions of the 23S RNA, induced by ultraviolet irradiation. The second is a cross-link at the subunit interface, generated by the bifunctional reagent bis-(2-chloroethyl)-amine. The third example is a cross-link between sections O'-D and P-A of the 16S RNA, induced as in the first case by ultraviolet irradiation. The RNA-RNA cross-links can be identified as such, despite the complications introduced by concomitant RNA-protein cross-linking reactions. The experiments represent a first attempt to introduce RNA-RNA cross-linking into studies of the topographical organization of the RNA within the ribosome.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008466 Mechlorethamine A biologic alkylating agent that exerts its cytotoxic effects by forming DNA ADDUCTS and DNA interstrand crosslinks, thereby inhibiting rapidly proliferating cells. The hydrochloride is an antineoplastic agent used to treat HODGKIN DISEASE and LYMPHOMA. Chlorethazine,Chlormethine,Mechlorethamine Oxide,Mustine,Nitrogen Mustard,Nitrogen Mustard N-Oxide,Bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine,Caryolysine,Cloramin,Embichin,Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride,Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride N-Oxide,Mechlorethamine N-Oxide,Methylchlorethamine,Mitomen,Mustargen,NSC-10107,NSC-762,Nitrogranulogen,Nitromin,Hydrochloride N-Oxide, Mechlorethamine,Hydrochloride, Mechlorethamine,Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride N Oxide,Mechlorethamine N Oxide,N-Oxide, Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride,N-Oxide, Nitrogen Mustard,NSC 10107,NSC 762,NSC10107,NSC762,Nitrogen Mustard N Oxide
D008970 Molecular Weight The sum of the weight of all the atoms in a molecule. Molecular Weights,Weight, Molecular,Weights, Molecular
D004926 Escherichia coli A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria (GRAM-NEGATIVE FACULTATIVELY ANAEROBIC RODS) commonly found in the lower part of the intestine of warm-blooded animals. It is usually nonpathogenic, but some strains are known to produce DIARRHEA and pyogenic infections. Pathogenic strains (virotypes) are classified by their specific pathogenic mechanisms such as toxins (ENTEROTOXIGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI), etc. Alkalescens-Dispar Group,Bacillus coli,Bacterium coli,Bacterium coli commune,Diffusely Adherent Escherichia coli,E coli,EAggEC,Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli,Enterococcus coli,Diffusely Adherent E. coli,Enteroaggregative E. coli,Enteroinvasive E. coli,Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli
D012270 Ribosomes Multicomponent ribonucleoprotein structures found in the CYTOPLASM of all cells, and in MITOCHONDRIA, and PLASTIDS. They function in PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS via GENETIC TRANSLATION. Ribosome
D012335 RNA, Ribosomal The most abundant form of RNA. Together with proteins, it forms the ribosomes, playing a structural role and also a role in ribosomal binding of mRNA and tRNAs. Individual chains are conventionally designated by their sedimentation coefficients. In eukaryotes, four large chains exist, synthesized in the nucleolus and constituting about 50% of the ribosome. (Dorland, 28th ed) Ribosomal RNA,15S RNA,RNA, 15S
D014466 Ultraviolet Rays That portion of the electromagnetic spectrum immediately below the visible range and extending into the x-ray frequencies. The longer wavelengths (near-UV or biotic or vital rays) are necessary for the endogenous synthesis of vitamin D and are also called antirachitic rays; the shorter, ionizing wavelengths (far-UV or abiotic or extravital rays) are viricidal, bactericidal, mutagenic, and carcinogenic and are used as disinfectants. Actinic Rays,Black Light, Ultraviolet,UV Light,UV Radiation,Ultra-Violet Rays,Ultraviolet Light,Ultraviolet Radiation,Actinic Ray,Light, UV,Light, Ultraviolet,Radiation, UV,Radiation, Ultraviolet,Ray, Actinic,Ray, Ultra-Violet,Ray, Ultraviolet,Ultra Violet Rays,Ultra-Violet Ray,Ultraviolet Black Light,Ultraviolet Black Lights,Ultraviolet Radiations,Ultraviolet Ray

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