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Evolution of termination codons of proteins and the TAG-TGA paradox
In most eukaryotes and prokaryotes TGA is used at a significantly higher frequency than TAG as termination codon of protein-coding genes. Although this phenomenon has been recognized several years ago, there is no generally accepted explanation for the ...
Mária Trexler +3 more
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CRISPR-induced exon skipping is dependent on premature termination codon mutations
In previous studies, CRISPR/Cas9 was shown to induce unexpected exon skipping; however, the mechanism by which this phenomenon is triggered is controversial.
Tingting Sui +7 more
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Ataluren and aminoglycosides stimulate read-through of nonsense codons by orthogonal mechanisms [PDF]
Significance Nonsense mutations giving rise to premature stop codons (PSCs) cause many diseases, creating the need to develop safe and effective translational read-through–inducing drugs (TRIDs). The current best-characterized TRIDs are ataluren and aminoglycosides. Only ataluren has been approved for clinical use, albeit in a limited context.
Martin Y. Ng +4 more
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Binary specification of nonsense codons by splicing and cytoplasmic translation [PDF]
Premature translation termination codons resulting from nonsense or frameshift mutations are common causes of genetic disorders. Complications arising from the synthesis of C-terminally truncated polypeptides can be avoided by 'nonsense-mediated decay' of the mutant mRNAs.
R, Thermann +7 more
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Characterization of the mIF4G Domains in the RNA Surveillance Protein Upf2p
Thirty percent of all mutations causing human disease generate mRNAs with premature termination codons (PTCs). Recognition and degradation of these PTC-containing mRNAs is carried out by the mechanism known as nonsense-mediated mRNA decay (NMD).
Edgardo M. Colón +5 more
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The androgen receptor (AR) plays a critical role in the development of prostate cancer (PCa) through the activation of androgen-induced cellular proliferation genes.
Daniela Castanotto +14 more
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CONTEXT EFFECTS ON NONSENSE CODON SUPPRESSION IN ESCHERICHIA COLI [PDF]
ABSTRACT The influence of mRNA context on nonsense codon suppression has been studied by suppression measurements at one site in the Escherichia coli trpE gene and at two sites in the trpA gene. The ratio of suppression efficiencies of amber and ochre codons at each site (homotopic pairs) has been compared using ochre suppressing ...
S I, Feinstein, S, Altman
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Pharmaceuticals Promoting Premature Termination Codon Readthrough: Progress in Development
Around 11% of all known gene lesions causing human genetic diseases are nonsense mutations that introduce a premature stop codon (PTC) into the protein-coding gene sequence.
Shan Li +9 more
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Background Breast cancer (BC) is the most common type of cancer in women. Among many risk factors of BC, mutations in BRCA2 gene were found to be the primary cause in 5–10% of cases.
Alsmawal A. Elimam +13 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Super‐Refractory Status Epilepticus (SRSE) is a rare, life‐threatening neurological emergency with unclear etiology in many cases. Mitochondrial dysfunction, often due to disease‐causing genetic variants, is increasingly recognized as a cause, with each gene producing distinct pathophysiological mechanisms.
Pouria Mohammadi +2 more
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