The Landscape of C. elegans 3′UTRs

A New Look at Old Data Although the full genome of Caenorhabditis elegans has been available for over 10 years, only a portion of the full-length messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and their expression through development has been analyzed. By combining multiple methods, involving a careful reannotation of existing data sets, sequencing of poly-A captured RNAs from multiple developmental stages, as well as cloning and deep sequencing of a subset of genes, Mangone et al. (p. 432, published online 3 June) defined ∼26,000 distinct mRNA three-prime untranslated regions (3′UTRs) for ∼85% of the protein-coding genes. Most C. elegans genes have more than one 3′UTR, arising through different mechanisms including trans-splicing–coupled cleavage and polyadenylation. The work highlights the importance of the 3'UTRs in the regulation of mRNA stability and translation. Genome-wide analysis of the nematode worm indicates a role for complex expression of 3′ untranslated regions in development. Three-prime untranslated regions (3′UTRs) of metazoan messenger RNAs (mRNAs) contain numerous regulatory elements, yet remain largely uncharacterized. Using polyA capture, 3′ rapid amplification of complementary DNA (cDNA) ends, full-length cDNAs, and RNA-seq, we defined ~26,000 distinct 3′UTRs in Caenorhabditis elegans for ~85% of the 18,328 experimentally supported protein-coding genes and revised ~40% of gene models. Alternative 3′UTR isoforms are frequent, often differentially expressed during development. Average 3′UTR length decreases with animal age. Surprisingly, no polyadenylation signal (PAS) was detected for 13% of polyadenylation sites, predominantly among shorter alternative isoforms. Trans-spliced (versus non–trans-spliced) mRNAs possess longer 3′UTRs and frequently contain no PAS or variant PAS. We identified conserved 3′UTR motifs, isoform-specific predicted microRNA target sites, and polyadenylation of most histone genes. Our data reveal a rich complexity of 3′UTRs, both genome-wide and throughout development.

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