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CGG Repeat-Associated Non-AUG Translation Utilizes a Cap-Dependent Scanning Mechanism of Initiation to Produce Toxic Proteins.
Molecular cell - 21 Apr 2016
Kearse Michael G, Green Katelyn M, Krans Amy, Rodriguez Caitlin M, Linsalata Alexander E, Goldstrohm Aaron C, Todd Peter K
Abstract excerpt
Repeat-associated non-AUG (RAN) translation produces toxic polypeptides from nucleotide repeat expansions in the absence of an AUG start codon and contributes to neurodegenerative disorders such as ALS and fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome. How RAN translation occurs is unknown. Here we define the critical sequence and initiation factors that mediate CGG repeat RAN translation in the 5' leader of...
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