Impaired gametogenesis in mice that overexpress the RNA‐binding protein HuR

M Levadoux‐Martin, A Gouble, B Jégou… - EMBO …, 2003 - embopress.org
M Levadoux‐Martin, A Gouble, B Jégou, V Vallet‐Erdtmann, J Auriol, P Mercier, D Morello
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A series of experiments, using cell culture models or in vitro assays, has shown that the RNA‐
binding protein HuR increases the half‐life of some messenger RNAs that contain
adenylate/uridylate‐rich decay elements. However, its function in an integrated system has
not yet been investigated. Here, using a mouse model, we report that misregulation of HuR,
due to expression of an HuR transgene, prevents the production of fully functional gametes.
This work provides the first evidence for a physiological function of HuR, and highlights its …
A series of experiments, using cell culture models or in vitro assays, has shown that the RNA‐binding protein HuR increases the half‐life of some messenger RNAs that contain adenylate/uridylate‐rich decay elements. However, its function in an integrated system has not yet been investigated. Here, using a mouse model, we report that misregulation of HuR, due to expression of an HuR transgene, prevents the production of fully functional gametes. This work provides the first evidence for a physiological function of HuR, and highlights its involvement in spermatogenesis.
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