Reference: Hong SW, et al. (2009) Phosphorylation of the RNA polymerase II C-terminal domain by TFIIH kinase is not essential for transcription of Saccharomyces cerevisiae genome. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 106(34):14276-80

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Ser-5 phosphorylation of the RNA polymerase II (Pol II) C-terminal domain by TFIIH kinase has been implicated in critical steps in mRNA synthesis, such as Pol II promoter escape and mRNA 5'-capping. However, the general requirement and precise role of TFIIH kinase in Pol II transcription still remain elusive. Here we use a chemical genetics approach to show that, for a majority of budding-yeast genes, specific inhibition of the yeast TFIIH kinase results in a dramatic reduction in both mRNA level and Ser-5 C-terminal domain phosphorylation. Surprisingly, inhibition of TFIIH kinase activity only partially affected both Pol II density and Ser-2 phosphorylation level. The discrepancy between mRNA level and Pol II density is attributed to the defective 5'-capping, which results in the destabilization of mRNAs. Therefore, contrary to the current belief, our study points strongly toward a minor role of TFIIH kinase in Pol II transcription, and a more significant role in mRNA capping in budding yeast.

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Journal Article | Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural | Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Hong SW, Hong SM, Yoo JW, Lee YC, Kim S, Lis JT, Lee DK
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