Global mRNA polarization regulates translation efficiency in the intestinal epithelium

Andreas E. Moor, Matan Golan, Efi E. Massasa, Doron Lemze, Tomer Weizman, Rom Shenhav, Shaked Baydatch, Orel Mizrahi, Roni Winkler, Ofra Golani, Noam Stern-Ginossar, Shalev Itzkovitz

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Abstract

Asymmetric messenger RNA (mRNA) localization facilitates efficient translation in cells such as neurons and fibroblasts. However, the extent and importance of mRNA polarization in epithelial tissues are unclear. Here, we used single-molecule transcript imaging and subcellular transcriptomics to uncover global apical-basal intracellular polarization of mRNA in the mouse intestinal epithelium. The localization of mRNAs did not generally overlap protein localization. Instead, ribosomes were more abundant on the apical sides, and apical transcripts were consequently more efficiently translated. Refeeding of fasted mice elicited a basal-to-apical shift in polarization of mRNAs encoding ribosomal proteins, which was associated with a specific boost in their translation. This led to increased protein production, required for efficient nutrient absorption. These findings reveal a posttranscriptional regulatory mechanism involving dynamic polarization of mRNA and polarized translation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1299-1303
Number of pages5
JournalScience
Volume357
Issue number6357
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Sep 2017

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General

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