Imaging translation dynamics of single mRNA molecules in live cells

Suzan Ruijtenberg, Tim A. Hoek, Xiaowei Yan, Marvin E. Tanenbaum*

*Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    mRNA translation is a key step in decoding the genetic information stored in DNA. Regulation of translation efficiency contributes to gene expression control and is therefore important for cell fate and function. Here, we describe a recently developed microscopy-based method that allows for visualization of translation of single mRNAs in live cells. The ability to measure translation dynamics of single mRNAs will enable a better understanding of spatiotemporal control of translation, and will provide unique insights into translational heterogeneity of different mRNA molecules in single cells.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
    PublisherHumana Press Inc.
    Pages385-404
    Number of pages20
    Volume1649
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2018

    Publication series

    NameMethods in Molecular Biology
    Volume1649
    ISSN (Print)10643745

    Keywords

    • Fluorescence
    • Microscopy
    • mRNA
    • Single molecule imaging
    • SunTag
    • Translation

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