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RNA-Binding Proteins TDP-43 and FUS Promote R-Loop Resolution and Regulate Transcription Termination - PubMed

4 days ago
  • #Transcription termination
  • #Neurodegenerative diseases
  • #RNA-binding proteins
  • TDP-43 and FUS are RNA-binding proteins linked to neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and FTD.
  • These proteins aid in transcription termination via the R1810me2s-SMN pathway, resolving R-loops.
  • Disruption of TDP-43 and FUS recruitment leads to defective RNAPII termination, R-loop accumulation, and DNA damage.
  • TDP-43's RNA-binding activity is crucial for R-loop resolution and efficient transcription termination.
  • The study connects TDP-43/FUS dysfunction with genome instability and ALS/FTD pathogenesis.