5SZW

NMR solution structure of the RRM1 domain of the post-transcriptional regulator HuR


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: SOLUTION NMR
  • Conformers Calculated: 400 
  • Conformers Submitted: 20 
  • Selection Criteria: structures with the lowest energy 

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Literature

Oligomeric transition and dynamics of RNA binding by the HuR RRM1 domain in solution.

Lixa, C.Mujo, A.de Magalhaes, M.T.Q.Almeida, F.C.L.Lima, L.M.T.R.Pinheiro, A.S.

(2018) J Biomol NMR 72: 179-192

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10858-018-0217-y
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    5SZW

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Human antigen R (HuR) functions as a major post-transcriptional regulator of gene expression through its RNA-binding activity. HuR is composed by three RNA recognition motifs, namely RRM1, RRM2, and RRM3. The two N-terminal RRM domains are disposed in tandem and contribute mostly to HuR interaction with adenine and uracil-rich elements (ARE) in mRNA. Here, we used a combination of NMR and electrospray ionization-ion mobility spectrometry-mass spectrometry (ESI-IMS-MS) to characterize the structure, dynamics, RNA recognition, and dimerization of HuR RRM1. Our solution structure reveals a canonical RRM fold containing a 19-residue, intrinsically disordered N-terminal extension, which is not involved in RNA binding. NMR titration results confirm the primary RNA-binding site to the two central β-strands, β1 and β3, for a cyclooxygenase 2 (Cox2) ARE I-derived, 7-nucleotide RNA ligand. We show by 15 N relaxation that, in addition to the N- and C-termini, the β2-β3 loop undergoes fast backbone dynamics (ps-ns) both in the free and RNA-bound state, indicating that no structural ordering happens upon RNA interaction. ESI-IMS-MS reveals that HuR RRM1 dimerizes, however dimer population represents a minority. Dimerization occurs via the α-helical surface, which is oppositely orientated to the RNA-binding β-sheet. By using a DNA analog of the Cox2 ARE I, we show that DNA binding stabilizes HuR RRM1 monomer and shifts the monomer-dimer equilibrium toward the monomeric species. Altogether, our results deepen the current understanding of the mechanism of RNA recognition employed by HuR.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 21941-909, Brazil.


Macromolecules
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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
ELAV-like protein 1101Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: ELAVL1HUR
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PHAROS:  Q15717
GTEx:  ENSG00000066044 
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: SOLUTION NMR
  • Conformers Calculated: 400 
  • Conformers Submitted: 20 
  • Selection Criteria: structures with the lowest energy 

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Entry History & Funding Information

Deposition Data


Funding OrganizationLocationGrant Number
FAPERJBrazil--
Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)Brazil--
Brown University Brazil Initiative Colaboration GrantUnited States--

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2017-09-06
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2019-03-27
    Changes: Data collection, Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2019-04-17
    Changes: Author supporting evidence, Data collection
  • Version 1.3: 2020-01-08
    Changes: Author supporting evidence, Data collection
  • Version 1.4: 2024-05-01
    Changes: Data collection, Database references