Metabolic labeling of RNA using multiple ribonucleoside analogs enables the simultaneous evaluation of RNA synthesis and degradation rates

Gene expression is determined by a balance between RNA synthesis and RNA degradation. To elucidate the underlying regulatory mechanisms and principles of this, simultaneous measurements of RNA synthesis and degradation are required. Here, we report the development of "Dyrec-seq," which use...

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Published inGenome research Vol. 30; no. 10; pp. 1481 - 1491
Main Authors Kawata, Kentaro, Wakida, Hiroyasu, Yamada, Toshimichi, Taniue, Kenzui, Han, Han, Seki, Masahide, Suzuki, Yutaka, Akimitsu, Nobuyoshi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press 01.10.2020
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Summary:Gene expression is determined by a balance between RNA synthesis and RNA degradation. To elucidate the underlying regulatory mechanisms and principles of this, simultaneous measurements of RNA synthesis and degradation are required. Here, we report the development of "Dyrec-seq," which uses 4-thiouridine and 5-bromouridine to simultaneously quantify RNA synthesis and degradation rates. Dyrec-seq enabled the quantification of RNA synthesis and degradation rates of 4702 genes in HeLa cells. Functional enrichment analysis showed that the RNA synthesis and degradation rates of genes are actually determined by the genes' biological functions. A comparison of theoretical and experimental analyses revealed that the amount of RNA is determined by the ratio of RNA synthesis to degradation rates, whereas the rapidity of responses to external stimuli is determined only by the degradation rate. This study emphasizes that not only RNA synthesis but also RNA degradation is important in shaping gene expression patterns.
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ISSN:1088-9051
1549-5469
DOI:10.1101/gr.264408.120