Eukaryotic AlaX provides multiple checkpoints for quality and quantity of aminoacyl-tRNAs in translation

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Translational fidelity relies critically on correct aminoacyl-tRNA supply. The trans-editing factor AlaX predominantly hydrolyzes Ser-tRNAAla, functioning as a third sieve of alanyl-tRNA synthetase (AlaRS). Despite extensive studies in bacteria and archaea, the mechanism of trans-editing in mammals remains largely unknown. Here, we show that human AlaX (hAlaX), which is exclusively distributed in the cytoplasm,...

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