Mapping the rRNA methylome reveals contributions of methyltransferases to ribosome function and antibiotic sensitivity
Hibma, J. L.; Simcox, K. M.; Munson, L. M.; Barnes, L. E.; Koutmou, K. S.; Simmons, L. A.
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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) folds into a complex structure used as the macromolecular core for protein synthesis. Chemical modification of rRNA contributes to ribosome structure, function, and susceptibility to antibiotics. Despite their importance, the enzymes responsible for specific rRNA modifications remain unknown in most species. In this work, we integrate genetics and biochemistry with sequencing and mass spectrometry to uncover enzymes responsible for rRNA methylation events in Bacillus subtilis. We characterize 17 enzymes responsible for 20 methylation modifications on the 16S and 23S rRNAs, 11 of which are encoded by previously uncharacterized genes. For each rRNA methyltransferase, we define the modification identity, location, and we determine the impact of loss of cognate rRNA methylation on ribosome biogenesis and antibiotic sensitivity. Our findings demonstrate that loss of nearly half of the 17 genes studied results in alterations to ribosome assembly or antibiotic sensitivity underscoring the importance of chemical modifications to ribosome function.
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