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. 2002 Nov;8(11):1363–1372. doi: 10.1017/s1355838202021180

Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases: versatile players in the changing theater of translation.

Christopher Francklyn 1, John J Perona 1, Joern Puetz 1, Ya-Ming Hou 1
PMCID: PMC1370343  PMID: 12458790

Abstract

Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases attach amino acids to the 3' termini of cognate tRNAs to establish the specificity of protein synthesis. A recent Asilomar conference (California, January 13-18, 2002) discussed new research into the structure-function relationship of these crucial enzymes, as well as a multitude of novel functions, including participation in amino acid biosynthesis, cell cycle control, RNA splicing, and export of tRNAs from nucleus to cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells. Together with the discovery of their role in the cellular synthesis of proteins to incorporate selenocysteine and pyrrolysine, these diverse functions of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases underscore the flexibility and adaptability of these ancient enzymes and stimulate the development of new concepts and methods for expanding the genetic code.

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