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June 27, 2026Annual Review of Cell and Developmental Biology

mRNA-Scaffolded Cytoplasmic Compartments

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CMChristine Mayr

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Overview

Review discusses the role of mRNA in forming cytoplasmic compartments that enhance protein function and signaling.

Key Points

  • This review aims to explore the roles of mRNA-scaffolded compartments in cytoplasmic organization and protein synthesis.
  • Review of existing literature on mRNA scaffolds and cytoplasmic compartments.
  • Discussion of condensate assembly principles and biological functions.
  • mRNA scaffolds are characterized by long and multivalent 3' UTRs, unlike free-diffusing mRNAs with short UTRs.
  • Mesh-like condensates provide environments for protein folding and prevent misfolding of disordered proteins.
  • Scaffold mRNAs enhance cellular signaling by promoting proximity of signaling factors.

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Christine Mayr (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f6817aea7db3c1953f4d4https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-cellbio-111524-021431
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