Uncovering the impacts of alternative splicing on the proteome with current omics techniques

Marina Reixachs-Solé, Eduardo Eyras*

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    Abstract

    The high-throughput sequencing of cellular RNAs has underscored a broad effect of isoform diversification through alternative splicing on the transcriptome. Moreover, the differential production of transcript isoforms from gene loci has been recognized as a critical mechanism in cell differentiation, organismal development, and disease. Yet, the extent of the impact of alternative splicing on protein production and cellular function remains a matter of debate. Multiple experimental and computational approaches have been developed in recent years to address this question. These studies have unveiled how molecular changes at different steps in the RNA processing pathway can lead to differences in protein production and have functional effects. New and emerging experimental technologies open exciting new opportunities to develop new methods to fully establish the connection between messenger RNA expression and protein production and to further investigate how RNA variation impacts the proteome and cell function. This article is categorized under: RNA Processing > Splicing Regulation/Alternative Splicing Translation > Regulation RNA Evolution and Genomics > Computational Analyses of RNA.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article numbere1707
    JournalWiley interdisciplinary reviews. RNA
    Volume13
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2022

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