6GC5

Molecular basis for AU-rich element recognition and dimerization by the HuR C-terminal RRM


Experimental Data Snapshot

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.90 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.231 
  • R-Value Work: 0.201 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.202 

Starting Model: experimental
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Literature

Molecular basis for AU-rich element recognition and dimerization by the HuR C-terminal RRM.

Ripin, N.Boudet, J.Duszczyk, M.M.Hinniger, A.Faller, M.Krepl, M.Gadi, A.Schneider, R.J.Sponer, J.Meisner-Kober, N.C.Allain, F.H.

(2019) Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 116: 2935-2944

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1808696116
  • Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
    6GC5

  • PubMed Abstract: 

    Human antigen R (HuR) is a key regulator of cellular mRNAs containing adenylate/uridylate-rich elements (AU-rich elements; AREs). These are a major class of cis elements within 3' untranslated regions, targeting these mRNAs for rapid degradation. HuR contains three RNA recognition motifs (RRMs): a tandem RRM1 and 2, followed by a flexible linker and a C-terminal RRM3. While RRM1 and 2 are structurally characterized, little is known about RRM3. Here we present a 1.9-Å-resolution crystal structure of RRM3 bound to different ARE motifs. This structure together with biophysical methods and cell-culture assays revealed the mechanism of RRM3 ARE recognition and dimerization. While multiple RNA motifs can be bound, recognition of the canonical AUUUA pentameric motif is possible by binding to two registers. Additionally, RRM3 forms homodimers to increase its RNA binding affinity. Finally, although HuR stabilizes ARE-containing RNAs, we found that RRM3 counteracts this effect, as shown in a cell-based ARE reporter assay and by qPCR with native HuR mRNA targets containing multiple AUUUA motifs, possibly by competing with RRM12.


  • Organizational Affiliation

    Department of Biology, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biophysics, ETH Zürich, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland; nina.ripin@mol.biol.ethz.ch nicole.meisner-kober@sbg.ac.at frederic.allain@mol.biol.ethz.ch.


Macromolecules

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Entity ID: 1
MoleculeChains Sequence LengthOrganismDetailsImage
ELAV-like protein 1
A, B, C, D
90Homo sapiensMutation(s): 0 
Gene Names: ELAVL1HUR
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Find proteins for Q15717 (Homo sapiens)
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Go to UniProtKB:  Q15717
PHAROS:  Q15717
GTEx:  ENSG00000066044 
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UniProt GroupQ15717
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  • Reference Sequence

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Entity ID: 2
MoleculeChains LengthOrganismImage
AU-rich RNA
E, F, G, H
11Homo sapiens
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Experimental Data & Validation

Experimental Data

  • Method: X-RAY DIFFRACTION
  • Resolution: 1.90 Å
  • R-Value Free: 0.231 
  • R-Value Work: 0.201 
  • R-Value Observed: 0.202 
  • Space Group: C 1 2 1
Unit Cell:
Length ( Å )Angle ( ˚ )
a = 151.287α = 90
b = 40.258β = 132.95
c = 106.496γ = 90
Software Package:
Software NamePurpose
XDSdata scaling
XDSdata reduction
PHASERphasing
PHENIXrefinement
Cootmodel building

Structure Validation

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Entry History & Funding Information

Deposition Data


Funding OrganizationLocationGrant Number
European UnionSwitzerland289007
Czech Science FoundationCzech RepublicP305/12/G034

Revision History  (Full details and data files)

  • Version 1.0: 2019-01-30
    Type: Initial release
  • Version 1.1: 2019-02-13
    Changes: Data collection, Database references
  • Version 1.2: 2019-02-27
    Changes: Data collection, Database references
  • Version 1.3: 2024-01-17
    Changes: Advisory, Data collection, Database references, Refinement description