Target type: molecularfunction
Antagonizes ribosome-mediated translation of mRNA into a polypeptide. [GOC:ai, GOC:clt]
Translation repressor activity refers to the ability of a protein or RNA molecule to inhibit the process of translation, which is the synthesis of proteins from messenger RNA (mRNA). This inhibition can occur at different stages of the translation process, including:
* **Initiation:** Repressors can bind to the 5' untranslated region (UTR) of mRNA, preventing the ribosome from associating with the mRNA and initiating translation. This can be done by blocking the binding of the small ribosomal subunit (40S) to the mRNA or by interfering with the formation of the initiation complex.
* **Elongation:** Repressors can bind to the mRNA during the elongation phase of translation, hindering the movement of the ribosome along the mRNA. This can lead to premature termination of translation or a decrease in the rate of protein synthesis.
* **Termination:** Repressors can interfere with the recognition of stop codons, preventing the release of the newly synthesized polypeptide chain from the ribosome.
Translation repressors play crucial roles in regulating gene expression, ensuring that proteins are produced only when and where they are needed. They can control the levels of specific proteins in response to various signals, such as environmental changes, developmental cues, or stress conditions.
There are several mechanisms by which proteins or RNA molecules can exert translation repressor activity:
* **Direct binding to mRNA:** Some repressors directly bind to specific sequences in the mRNA, blocking the ribosome's access to the translation initiation site or interfering with other steps of translation.
* **Recruitment of other factors:** Repressors can interact with other proteins or RNA molecules that directly inhibit translation. For example, some repressors can recruit microRNAs (miRNAs) to the mRNA, leading to its degradation or translational repression.
* **Altering mRNA structure:** Certain repressors can induce conformational changes in the mRNA, preventing it from being translated efficiently.
Translation repressor activity is a fundamental aspect of gene regulation, and its dysregulation can contribute to various diseases. Understanding the mechanisms of translation repression is essential for developing new therapeutic strategies targeting gene expression.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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50S ribosomal protein L4 | A large ribosomal subunit protein uL4 that is encoded in the genome of Escherichia coli K-12. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P60723] | Escherichia coli K-12 |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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chloramphenicol | Amphenicol: Chloramphenicol and its derivatives. | C-nitro compound; carboxamide; diol; organochlorine compound | antibacterial drug; antimicrobial agent; Escherichia coli metabolite; geroprotector; Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite; protein synthesis inhibitor |
framycetin | framycetin : A tetracyclic antibacterial agent derived from neomycin, being a glycoside ester of neamine and neobiosamine B. Framycetin: A component of NEOMYCIN that is produced by Streptomyces fradiae. On hydrolysis it yields neamine and neobiosamine B. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) | aminoglycoside | allergen; antibacterial drug; Escherichia coli metabolite |
erythromycin | erythromycin : Any of several wide-spectrum macrolide antibiotics obtained from actinomycete Saccharopolyspora erythraea (formerly known as Streptomyces erythraeus). erythromycin A : An erythromycin that consists of erythronolide A having 2,6-dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-alpha-L-ribo-hexopyranosyl and 3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-beta-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl residues attahced at positions 4 and 6 respectively. Erythromycin: A bacteriostatic antibiotic macrolide produced by Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin A is considered its major active component. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins. | cyclic ketone; erythromycin | |
neamine | neamine : 2-Deoxy-D-streptamine glycosylated at the 4-oxygen with a 6-amino-alpha-D-glucosaminyl group. neamine: fragment of NEOMYCIN B; structure in first source | 2,6-dideoxy-alpha-D-glucoside; aminoglycoside | antibacterial agent |
florfenicol | florfenicol : A carboxamide that is the N-dichloroacetyl derivative of (1R,2S)-2-amino-3-fluoro-1-[4-(methanesulfonyl)phenyl]propan-1-ol. A synthetic veterinary antibiotic that is used for treatment of bovine respiratory disease and foot rot; also used in aquaculture. florfenicol: structure given in first source | organochlorine compound; organofluorine compound; secondary alcohol; secondary carboxamide; sulfone | antimicrobial agent |
antibiotic g 418 | antibiotic G 418: from Micromonospora rhodorangea | ||
paromomycin | paromomycin : An amino cyclitol glycoside that is the 1-O-(2-amino-2-deoxy-alpha-D-glucopyranoside) and the 3-O-(2,6-diamino-2,6-dideoxy-beta-L-idopyranosyl)-beta-D-ribofuranoside of 4,6-diamino-2,3-dihydroxycyclohexane (the 1R,2R,3S,4R,6S diastereoisomer). It is obtained from various Streptomyces species. A broad-spectrum antibiotic, it is used (generally as the sulfate salt) for the treatment of acute and chronic intestinal protozoal infections, but is not effective for extraintestinal protozoal infections. It is also used as a therapeutic against visceral leishmaniasis. Paromomycin: An aminoglycoside antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent produced by species of STREPTOMYCES. | amino cyclitol glycoside; aminoglycoside antibiotic | anthelminthic drug; antibacterial drug; antiparasitic agent; antiprotozoal drug |
puromycin | puromycins | antiinfective agent; antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; EC 3.4.11.14 (cytosol alanyl aminopeptidase) inhibitor; EC 3.4.14.2 (dipeptidyl-peptidase II) inhibitor; nucleoside antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor | |
netilmicin | Netilmicin: Semisynthetic 1-N-ethyl derivative of SISOMYCIN, an aminoglycoside antibiotic with action similar to gentamicin, but less ear and kidney toxicity. | ||
linezolid | acetamides; morpholines; organofluorine compound; oxazolidinone | antibacterial drug; protein synthesis inhibitor | |
zithromax | azithromycin : A macrolide antibiotic useful for the treatment of bacterial infections. Azithromycin: A semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic structurally related to ERYTHROMYCIN. It has been used in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium intracellulare infections, toxoplasmosis, and cryptosporidiosis. | macrolide antibiotic | antibacterial drug; environmental contaminant; xenobiotic |
tiamulin | tiamulin : A carbotricyclic compound that is pleuromutilin in which the hydroxyacetate group is replaced by a 2-{[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]sulfanyl}acetate group. An antibacterial drug, tiamulin is used in veterinary medicine (generally as its hydrogen fumarate salt) for the treatment of swine dysentery caused by Serpulina hyodysenteriae. tiamulin: 81723 HFU and tiamutin are for fumarate salt; prevents senescence in ascomycete; pleuromutilin derivative; RN given refers to ((3aS-(3aalpha,4beta,5alpha,6alpha,8beta,9alpha,9abeta,10S*))-isomer | carbotricyclic compound; carboxylic ester; cyclic ketone; organic sulfide; secondary alcohol; semisynthetic derivative; tertiary amino compound; tetracyclic diterpenoid | antibacterial drug |
hmr 3647 | |||
josamycin | acetate ester; aldehyde; disaccharide derivative; glycoside; macrolide antibiotic; tertiary alcohol; tertiary amino compound | antibacterial drug; metabolite | |
albocycline | albocycline: macrolide antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces bruneogriseus nov. sp. MCRL-0129; specifically anti-staphylococcal, including antibiotic-resistant strains; structure | macrolide | |
evernimicin | |||
gentamicin sulfate | |||
pristinamycin iib | virginiamycin M2: structure in first source | ||
cem 101 | solithromycin: an antibacterial fluoroketolide; structure in first source | ||
tetracycline | tetracycline : A broad-spectrum polyketide antibiotic produced by the Streptomyces genus of actinobacteria. Tetracycline: A naphthacene antibiotic that inhibits AMINO ACYL TRNA binding during protein synthesis. | ||
eravacycline | eravacycline: has antibacterial activity | tetracyclines |