Abstract
The localization of mRNAs in subcellular compartments is an efficient way to spatially restrict gene expression. Crystal structures of raver1-vinculin reported by Izard and coworkers now suggest a possible mechanism for mRNA localization during the assembly of focal adhesions.
MeSH terms
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Actins / metabolism
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Binding Sites
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Carrier Proteins / chemistry
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Carrier Proteins / metabolism*
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Cell Adhesion
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Cytoskeleton / metabolism
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Extracellular Matrix / metabolism
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Focal Adhesions / physiology*
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Humans
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Models, Biological
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Models, Molecular
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Nuclear Proteins / chemistry
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Nuclear Proteins / metabolism*
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Protein Binding
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Protein Conformation
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Protein Structure, Tertiary
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RNA / metabolism
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RNA, Messenger / metabolism
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Ribonucleoproteins
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Vinculin / chemistry
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Vinculin / metabolism
Substances
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Actins
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Carrier Proteins
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Nuclear Proteins
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RAVER1 protein, human
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RNA, Messenger
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Ribonucleoproteins
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Vinculin
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RNA