Drosha regulates gene expression independently of RNA cleavage function
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- Drosha Regulates Gene Expression Independently of RNA Cleavage Function
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Drosha is the main RNase III-like enzyme involved in the process of microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis in the nucleus. Using whole-genome ChIP-on-chip analysis, we demonstrate that, in addition to miRNA sequences, Drosha specifically binds promoter-proximal regions of many human genes in a transcription-dependent manner. This binding is not associated with miRNA production or RNA cleavage. Drosha knockdown in HeLa cells downregulated nascent gene transcription, resulting in a reduction of polyadenylated mRNA produced from these gene regions. Furthermore, we show that this function of Drosha is dependent on its N-terminal protein-interaction domain, which associates with the RNA-binding protein CBP80 and RNA Polymerase II. Consequently, we uncover a previously unsuspected RNA cleavage-independent function of Drosha in the regulation of human gene expression.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Cell Reports |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 1499-510 |
Number of pages | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
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