hPop1: an autoantigenic protein subunit shared by the human RNase P and RNase MRP ribonucleoproteins.
AUTOR(ES)
Lygerou, Z
RESUMO
The eukaryotic endonucleases RNase P and RNase MRP require both RNA and protein subunits for function. Even though the human RNase P and MRP RNAs were previously characterized, the protein composition of the particles remains unknown. We have identified a human a Caenorhabditis elegans sequence showing homology to yPop1, a protein subunit of the yeast RNase P and MRP particles. A cDNA containing the complete coding sequence for the human protein, hPop1, was cloned. Sequence analysis identifies three novel sequence motifs, conserved between the human, C. elegans and yeast proteins. Affinity-purified anti-hPop1 antibodies recognize a single 115 kDa protein in HeLa cell nuclear extracts. Immunoprecipitations with different anti-hPop1 antibodies demonstrate an association of hPop1 with the vast majority of the RNase P and MRP RNAs in HeLa cell nuclear extracts. Additionally, anti-hPop1 immunoprecipitates possess RNase P enzymatic activity. These results establish hPop1 as the first identified RNase P and MRP protein subunit from humans. Anti-hPop1 antibodies generate a strong nucleolar and a weaker homogeneous nuclear staining in HeLa cells. A certain class of autoimmune patient serum precipitates in vitro-translated hPop1. hPop1 is therefore an autoantigen in patients suffering from connective tissue diseases.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=452370Documentos Relacionados
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