PAP2

UniProt ID: P53632
Organism: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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Gene Description

PAP2 (also known as TRF4) encodes the catalytic poly(A) RNA polymerase subunit of the TRAMP complex (Trf4/Air2/Mtr4 polyadenylation complex) in S. cerevisiae. It adds short adenosine tails to aberrant and specialized nuclear RNAs, marking them for degradation by the nuclear exosome. Substrates include hypomodified tRNAs, pre-rRNAs, snoRNA precursors, cryptic unstable transcripts (CUTs), histone mRNAs, and snRNA processing intermediates. PAP2 was originally identified as a topoisomerase I-related function gene and was erroneously thought to be a DNA polymerase; it was definitively shown to lack DNA polymerase activity and to function exclusively as a poly(A) RNA polymerase. PAP2 also possesses an intrinsic 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate lyase activity with a possible role in base excision DNA repair. Indirectly, through its RNA surveillance function, PAP2 contributes to genome integrity by preventing R-loop accumulation and by maintaining nuclear cap-binding complex availability during meiosis.

Existing Annotations Review

GO Term Evidence Action Reason
GO:0005730 nucleolus
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: IBA annotation for nucleolus is consistent with direct experimental evidence showing Trf4p localizes to a subnucleolar region for surveillance of nuclear-restricted pre-ribosomes.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16541108
Surveillance of nuclear-restricted pre-ribosomes within a subnucleolar region of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
GO:0031123 RNA 3'-end processing
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: PAP2/Trf4 participates in RNA 3'-end processing through polyadenylation that targets RNAs for exosome-mediated trimming or degradation. This is a core function supported by extensive evidence.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
TRAMP is required for polyadenylation and degradation of rRNA and snoRNA precursors
PMID:16373491
Contributions of Trf4p- and Trf5p-dependent polyadenylation to the processing and degradative functions of the yeast nuclear exosome
file:yeast/PAP2/PAP2-deep-research-falcon.md
oligoadenylation serving as an exosome-engagement handle rather than a stabilizing poly(A) tail
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: Poly(A) RNA polymerase activity is the defining molecular function of PAP2/Trf4. The IBA annotation correctly reflects the conserved catalytic activity across orthologs.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16260630
both proteins exhibit a robust poly(A) polymerase activity
file:yeast/PAP2/PAP2-deep-research-bioreason-sft.md
[BioReason] The catalytic core uses a metal-dependent nucleotidyltransferase palm to extend 3' termini
file:yeast/PAP2/PAP2-deep-research-falcon.md
Trf4 is a **non-templated poly(A) RNA polymerase** that adds adenosines to the **free 3β€²-OH** of RNA substrates
GO:0043634 polyadenylation-dependent ncRNA catabolic process
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: PAP2/Trf4 polyadenylates diverse ncRNAs (tRNAs, rRNAs, snoRNAs, CUTs) to target them for exosome-mediated degradation. This is a core function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935759
RNAs originating from these regions are rapidly degraded by the combined action of the exosome and a new poly(A) polymerase activity
GO:0031499 TRAMP complex
IBA
GO_REF:0000033
ACCEPT
Summary: PAP2/Trf4 is the catalytic subunit of the TRAMP complex. IBA annotation is consistent with extensive direct experimental evidence.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
identifies a nuclear polyadenylation complex containing a known exosome cofactor, the RNA helicase Mtr4p; a poly(A) polymerase, Trf4p; and a zinc knuckle protein, Air2p
file:yeast/PAP2/PAP2-deep-research-falcon.md
the minimal active surveillance polymerase is a **heteromer** of **Trf4 + Air1 or Air2**, consistent with Trf4 lacking an intrinsic RNA-binding domain and relying on Air proteins for substrate engagement
GO:0005634 nucleus
IEA
GO_REF:0000044
ACCEPT
Summary: Nuclear localization of PAP2/Trf4 is well established by direct experimental evidence. The IEA annotation is correct but redundant with IDA evidence.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10066793
We show that Trf4 is a nuclear protein
GO:0031499 TRAMP complex
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: ARBA-inferred TRAMP complex membership is correct and supported by multiple IDA annotations.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15828860
Trf4p is the catalytic subunit of a new poly(A) polymerase complex
GO:0034475 U4 snRNA 3'-end processing
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Supported by experimental evidence showing 3'-extended forms of U4 snRNA accumulate in trf4-delta mutants.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16373491
in the absence of Trf4p, we observed 3'-extended forms of the U4 snRNA
GO:0071035 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent rRNA catabolic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: ARBA inference is correct. Trf4-dependent polyadenylation of rRNA precursors for exosome degradation is well documented.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
TRAMP is required for polyadenylation and degradation of rRNA and snoRNA precursors
GO:0071036 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent snoRNA catabolic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Correct. snoRNA precursors are polyadenylated by Trf4 for exosome-mediated processing and degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
TRAMP is required for polyadenylation and degradation of rRNA and snoRNA precursors
GO:0071037 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent snRNA catabolic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Consistent with evidence that snRNA processing intermediates accumulate in trf4-delta and rrp6-delta mutants with polyadenylated forms.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16373491
polyadenylation of cleavage intermediates was inhibited when Trf4p was absent
GO:0071038 TRAMP-dependent tRNA surveillance pathway
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Core function. Trf4 polyadenylates hypomodified tRNAi-Met for exosome degradation, the founding discovery of TRAMP-mediated RNA surveillance.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15145828
Nuclear surveillance and degradation of hypomodified initiator tRNAMet
file:yeast/PAP2/PAP2-deep-research-falcon.md
Trf4-containing complexes preferentially polyadenylate **aberrant/unmodified** tRNAs over correctly folded native tRNAs, indicating recognition of **structural defects** rather than a simple β€œunmodified vs modified” rule
GO:0071039 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent CUT catabolic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Core function. CUT degradation by Trf4/TRAMP-mediated polyadenylation is one of the defining activities of this pathway.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935759
Cryptic pol II transcripts are degraded by a nuclear quality control pathway involving a new poly(A) polymerase
file:yeast/PAP2/PAP2-deep-research-falcon.md
TRAMP is a major cofactor for degrading pervasive nuclear transcripts and many ncRNAs generated by widespread RNA polymerase II transcription. Trf4–Air2 is particularly connected to NNS-terminated ncRNA decay
GO:0071042 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent mRNA catabolic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Supported by evidence that TRAMP participates in polyadenylation-dependent mRNA degradation pathways including NAB2 mRNA regulation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19369424
Regulation of NAB2 mRNA 3'-end formation requires the core exosome and the Trf4p component of the TRAMP complex
GO:0071044 histone mRNA catabolic process
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Supported. Trf4/5 regulate histone mRNA levels through the nuclear exosome.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17179095
Contribution of Trf4/5 and the nuclear exosome to genome stability through regulation of histone mRNA levels
GO:0071051 poly(A)-dependent snoRNA 3'-end processing
IEA
GO_REF:0000117
ACCEPT
Summary: Supported by experimental evidence that polyadenylation linked to transcription termination directs snoRNA precursor processing.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18951092
Polyadenylation linked to transcription termination directs the processing of snoRNA precursors in yeast
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IEA
GO_REF:0000120
ACCEPT
Summary: Combined automated annotation correctly identifies the defining molecular function of PAP2/Trf4.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16260630
both proteins exhibit a robust poly(A) polymerase activity
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:11805837
Systematic identification of protein complexes in Saccharomy...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Large-scale mass spectrometry identification of protein complexes. While the interaction data is valid, GO:0005515 is uninformative per curation guidelines.
Reason: Protein binding is too generic. The relevant specific annotation is TRAMP complex membership (GO:0031499), which captures the biologically meaningful interaction.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:11805837
Systematic identification of protein complexes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by mass spectrometry
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15828860
A new yeast poly(A) polymerase complex involved in RNA quali...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Demonstrates Trf4p interaction with Air1p/Air2p and Mtr4p in TRAMP complex. The specific complex annotation (GO:0031499) is more informative.
Reason: Protein binding is too generic. TRAMP complex membership (GO:0031499) already captures the biologically meaningful interaction.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15828860
Trf4p is the catalytic subunit of a new poly(A) polymerase complex that contains Air1p or Air2p as potential RNA-binding subunits, as well as the putative RNA helicase Mtr4p
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15935758
RNA degradation by the exosome is promoted by a nuclear poly...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: TRAMP complex identification paper. Specific complex annotation is more appropriate.
Reason: Protein binding is too generic. TRAMP complex (GO:0031499) captures this interaction.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
a nuclear polyadenylation complex containing a known exosome cofactor, the RNA helicase Mtr4p; a poly(A) polymerase, Trf4p; and a zinc knuckle protein, Air2p
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:15935759
Cryptic pol II transcripts are degraded by a nuclear quality...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Trf4 complex identification. TRAMP complex annotation is more informative.
Reason: Protein binding is too generic. TRAMP complex (GO:0031499) captures this interaction.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935759
a new poly(A) polymerase activity that is defined by the Trf4 protein and one of two RNA binding proteins, Air1p or Air2p
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:16429126
Proteome survey reveals modularity of the yeast cell machine...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Large-scale proteome survey. Protein binding is too generic.
Reason: Protein binding is uninformative per curation guidelines. More specific complex or function annotations should be used.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16429126
Proteome survey reveals modularity of the yeast cell machinery
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20566885
Structural analysis reveals the characteristic features of M...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Structural analysis of Mtr4 interaction with TRAMP. The specific complex annotation and helicase contribution annotation are more informative.
Reason: Protein binding is too generic. TRAMP complex (GO:0031499) and contributes_to helicase activity capture the biology.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20566885
Structural analysis reveals the characteristic features of Mtr4, a DExH helicase involved in nuclear RNA processing and surveillance
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:20696927
Structure and function of the polymerase core of TRAMP, a RN...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Crystal structure of Trf4p/Air2p complex. Specific structural and functional annotations are more informative.
Reason: Protein binding is too generic. TRAMP complex (GO:0031499) captures the biology.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20696927
Air2p, and in particular sequences encompassing a zinc knuckle motif near its N terminus, modulate Trf4p activity
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:21663793
The RNA helicase Mtr4p modulates polyadenylation in the TRAM...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Mtr4p modulates polyadenylation in TRAMP. Specific complex and function annotations are more informative.
Reason: Protein binding is too generic.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:21663793
The RNA helicase Mtr4p modulates polyadenylation in the TRAMP complex
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:37070168
RNA-dependent interactome allows network-based assignment of...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: RNA-dependent interactome study. Protein binding is too generic.
Reason: Protein binding is uninformative per curation guidelines.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:37070168
RNA-dependent interactome allows network-based assignment of RNA-binding protein function
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:37968396
The social and structural architecture of the yeast protein ...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Large-scale yeast interactome study. Protein binding is too generic.
Reason: Protein binding is uninformative per curation guidelines.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:37968396
The social and structural architecture of the yeast protein interactome
GO:0005515 protein binding
IPI
PMID:27076633
Exosome Cofactors Connect Transcription Termination to RNA P...
MARK AS OVER ANNOTATED
Summary: Exosome cofactor study showing how terminated transcripts are guided to exonucleases. The specific functional annotations are more informative.
Reason: Protein binding is too generic per curation guidelines.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:27076633
Exosome Cofactors Connect Transcription Termination to RNA Processing by Guiding Terminated Transcripts to the Appropriate Exonuclease within the Nuclear Exosome
GO:0000292 RNA fragment catabolic process
NAS
PMID:32561742
Substrate specificity of the TRAMP nuclear surveillance comp...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAMP complexes participate in degradation of RNA fragments as part of nuclear RNA surveillance. Supported by substrate specificity analysis of TRAMP complexes.
Reason: RNA fragment degradation is a consequence of the core TRAMP surveillance function rather than a distinct evolved function. The more specific polyadenylation-dependent degradation terms are more appropriate for capturing the core biology.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:32561742
Substrate specificity of the TRAMP nuclear surveillance complexes
GO:0071051 poly(A)-dependent snoRNA 3'-end processing
IGI
PMID:18951092
Polyadenylation linked to transcription termination directs ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Genetic interaction evidence supports role in poly(A)-dependent snoRNA 3'-end processing. Polyadenylation linked to transcription termination directs snoRNA precursor processing.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18951092
Polyadenylation linked to transcription termination directs the processing of snoRNA precursors in yeast
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IDA
PMID:12062100
Cid13 is a cytoplasmic poly(A) polymerase that regulates rib...
ACCEPT
Summary: Saitoh et al. demonstrated that Trf4/Trf5 family members have poly(A) polymerase activity. This paper primarily characterized S. pombe Cid13 but confirmed Trf4 activity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:12062100
Fission yeast Cid13 and budding yeast Trf4/5 are members of a newly identified nucleotidyltransferase family
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IMP
PMID:15828860
A new yeast poly(A) polymerase complex involved in RNA quali...
ACCEPT
Summary: Vanacova et al. demonstrated Trf4 complex has poly(A) polymerase activity that preferentially polyadenylates unmodified tRNAi-Met over native tRNA.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15828860
the unmodified RNA was preferentially polyadenylated by affinity-purified Trf4 complex from yeast
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IDA
PMID:15935758
RNA degradation by the exosome is promoted by a nuclear poly...
ACCEPT
Summary: LaCava et al. showed TRAMP complex has distributive RNA polyadenylation activity in vitro.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
the Trf4p/Air2p/Mtr4p polyadenylation complex (TRAMP) showed distributive RNA polyadenylation activity
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IDA
PMID:15935759
Cryptic pol II transcripts are degraded by a nuclear quality...
ACCEPT
Summary: Wyers et al. demonstrated a new poly(A) polymerase activity defined by Trf4 protein.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935759
a new poly(A) polymerase activity that is defined by the Trf4 protein
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IMP
PMID:15935759
Cryptic pol II transcripts are degraded by a nuclear quality...
ACCEPT
Summary: Mutant phenotype evidence supports poly(A) polymerase activity in vivo.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935759
a polyadenylation-assisted degradation mechanism
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IDA
PMID:16260630
Trf4 and Trf5 proteins of Saccharomyces cerevisiae exhibit p...
ACCEPT
Summary: Definitive demonstration that purified Trf4 and Trf5 proteins exhibit robust poly(A) polymerase activity but no DNA polymerase activity. Strictly Mn2+-dependent, highly ATP-specific.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16260630
both proteins exhibit a robust poly(A) polymerase activity, neither of them shows any evidence of a DNA polymerase activity
file:yeast/PAP2/PAP2-deep-research-falcon.md
Catalytic Asp residues are essential; activity has been reported to prefer Mn²⁺ in biochemical assays
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IMP
PMID:16260630
Trf4 and Trf5 proteins of Saccharomyces cerevisiae exhibit p...
ACCEPT
Summary: In vivo mutant phenotype evidence supports poly(A) polymerase activity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16260630
Trf4 and Trf5 proteins of Saccharomyces cerevisiae exhibit poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IDA
PMID:16374505
Yeast Trf5p is a nuclear poly(A) polymerase.
ACCEPT
Summary: Houseley and Tollervey showed Trf5p (the Trf4 homolog) has polyadenylation activity. This paper is about Trf5, not Trf4/PAP2, but confirms the activity in the family.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16374505
Trf5p showed polyadenylation activity in vitro
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IGI
PMID:16374505
Yeast Trf5p is a nuclear poly(A) polymerase.
ACCEPT
Summary: Genetic interaction evidence showing Trf5p polyadenylation is reduced in strains lacking Trf4p, indicating partially overlapping functions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16374505
polyadenylation is reduced in strains lacking either the poly(A) polymerase Trf4p or its close homologue Trf5p
GO:1990817 poly(A) RNA polymerase activity
IDA
PMID:20696927
Structure and function of the polymerase core of TRAMP, a RN...
ACCEPT
Summary: Crystal structure-based functional analysis confirmed Trf4p catalytic activity and showed Air2p modulates Trf4p activity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:20696927
Air2p, and in particular sequences encompassing a zinc knuckle motif near its N terminus, modulate Trf4p activity
GO:0034458 3'-5' RNA helicase activity
IDA
PMID:22532666
RNA unwinding by the Trf4/Air2/Mtr4 polyadenylation (TRAMP) ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4p/Air2p stimulate Mtr4p RNA helicase activity within the TRAMP complex. The contributes_to qualifier is appropriate because Trf4 does not independently have helicase activity; Mtr4p provides the helicase function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22532666
The unwinding activity of Mtr4p is significantly stimulated by Trf4p/Air2p
file:yeast/PAP2/PAP2-deep-research-falcon.md
Mtr4 is the essential nuclear 3β€²β†’5β€² DExH-box RNA helicase within TRAMP and also acts with the nuclear exosome beyond TRAMP
GO:0003729 mRNA binding
HDA
PMID:23222640
Global analysis of yeast mRNPs.
ACCEPT
Summary: High-throughput direct assay identified PAP2/Trf4 as an mRNA-binding protein. Consistent with its role in mRNA surveillance and polyadenylation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23222640
Global analysis of yeast mRNPs
GO:0005829 cytosol
IDA
PMID:22932476
The nuclear localization of SWI/SNF proteins is subjected to...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Large-scale GFP localization study detected PAP2/Trf4 in the cytosol. This is likely a minor pool; the primary functional localization is nuclear/nucleolar.
Reason: Cytosolic localization is real but minor. The core functional localization is nuclear and nucleolar where TRAMP-mediated RNA surveillance occurs.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22932476
The nuclear localization of SWI/SNF proteins is subjected to oxygen regulation
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:10066793
The topoisomerase-related function gene TRF4 affects cellula...
ACCEPT
Summary: Direct experimental evidence showing Trf4 is a nuclear protein. Core localization.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:10066793
We show that Trf4 is a nuclear protein
GO:0005634 nucleus
IDA
PMID:22932476
The nuclear localization of SWI/SNF proteins is subjected to...
ACCEPT
Summary: Large-scale localization study confirms nuclear localization. Redundant with PMID:10066793 but provides independent evidence.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22932476
The nuclear localization of SWI/SNF proteins is subjected to oxygen regulation
GO:0005730 nucleolus
IDA
PMID:16541108
Surveillance of nuclear-restricted pre-ribosomes within a su...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4 localizes to a subnucleolar region where it participates in surveillance of nuclear-restricted pre-ribosomes. Core localization for rRNA quality control.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16541108
Surveillance of nuclear-restricted pre-ribosomes within a subnucleolar region of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
file:yeast/PAP2/PAP2-deep-research-falcon.md
GFP-fusion evidence indicates **slight nucleolar enrichment** for some TRAMP components (Trf5-GFP, Air1-GFP) compared to Trf4-GFP/Air2-GFP, and Trf4-GFP can accumulate in the nucleolus under conditions that cause nucleolar rRNA accumulation
GO:0042138 meiotic DNA double-strand break formation
IMP
PMID:25210768
The nuclear exosome is active and important during budding y...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: TRAMP mutants (trf4-delta) show defects in meiotic DSB formation. However, this is an indirect effect: TRAMP loss stabilizes ~1600 CUTs that saturate 40% of nuclear cap-binding complex (CBC) capacity, and CBC mutants show DSB defects. This is not a direct role in DSB formation.
Reason: The DSB formation defect is an indirect consequence of CUT accumulation saturating the CBC complex, not a direct role of Trf4 in meiotic recombination machinery.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:25210768
CBC mutants display defects in the formation of meiotic double strand breaks (DSBs), and we see similar defects in TRAMP mutants, suggesting that a key function of the nuclear exosome is to prevent saturation of the CBC complex by CUTs
GO:0045910 negative regulation of DNA recombination
IMP
PMID:23762389
R-loop mediated transcription-associated recombination in tr...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: trf4-delta mutants show R-loop-mediated transcription-associated hyperrecombination. Trf4 prevents R-loop accumulation by degrading aberrant RNAs, thereby indirectly suppressing recombination.
Reason: This is an indirect effect of impaired RNA surveillance leading to R-loop accumulation, not a direct role in regulating recombination machinery.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:23762389
in the absence of Trf4 R-loops accumulate co-transcriptionally increasing the recombination and mutation frequencies
GO:0006284 base-excision repair
IMP
PMID:17983848
Intrinsic 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate lyase activity in Sacch...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: trf4-delta mutants are hypersensitive to MMS and show genetic interaction with RAD27, suggesting a role in BER parallel to Rad27-dependent long-patch BER.
Reason: While the dRP lyase activity is intrinsic to Trf4, the BER role appears to be a secondary function. The core evolved function is RNA surveillance. The BER contribution is supported but is not the primary biological role.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17983848
The data strongly suggest a role for Trf4 in a pathway parallel to the Rad27-dependent LP-BER in yeast
GO:0006284 base-excision repair
IGI
PMID:17983848
Intrinsic 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate lyase activity in Sacch...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Genetic interaction between TRF4 and RAD27 supports BER role. Higher MMS sensitivity in double mutant than either single mutant.
Reason: Secondary function. Core function is RNA surveillance.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17983848
there was higher sensitivity for strains mutated in both TRF4 and RAD27 than either single mutant
GO:0006400 tRNA modification
IMP
PMID:22319136
The TRAMP complex shows tRNA editing activity in S. cerevisi...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Dickinson et al. showed the TRAMP complex can perform tRNA editing -- adding nucleotides at internal positions. However, this was demonstrated with an introduced artificial tRNA substrate and likely represents enzymatic promiscuity rather than an evolved function.
Reason: The tRNA editing activity was demonstrated with an artificial substrate and represents enzymatic promiscuity of the distributive polymerase. Not a primary evolved function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:22319136
the noncanonical poly(A) polymerase Trf4p in the TRAMP complex can be recruited for such an editing reaction at an introduced tRNA transcript
GO:0031499 TRAMP complex
IDA
PMID:15828860
A new yeast poly(A) polymerase complex involved in RNA quali...
ACCEPT
Summary: Vanacova et al. affinity-purified the Trf4 complex and identified Air1p/Air2p and Mtr4p as components. Direct evidence for TRAMP complex membership.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15828860
Trf4p is the catalytic subunit of a new poly(A) polymerase complex that contains Air1p or Air2p as potential RNA-binding subunits, as well as the putative RNA helicase Mtr4p
GO:0031499 TRAMP complex
IDA
PMID:15935758
RNA degradation by the exosome is promoted by a nuclear poly...
ACCEPT
Summary: LaCava et al. identified the TRAMP complex containing Trf4p, Air2p, and Mtr4p.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
a nuclear polyadenylation complex containing a known exosome cofactor, the RNA helicase Mtr4p; a poly(A) polymerase, Trf4p; and a zinc knuckle protein, Air2p
GO:0031499 TRAMP complex
IDA
PMID:15935759
Cryptic pol II transcripts are degraded by a nuclear quality...
ACCEPT
Summary: Wyers et al. identified Trf4 in complex with Air1/Air2 by mass spectrometry.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935759
a new poly(A) polymerase activity that is defined by the Trf4 protein and one of two RNA binding proteins, Air1p or Air2p
GO:0034475 U4 snRNA 3'-end processing
IMP
PMID:16373491
Contributions of Trf4p- and Trf5p-dependent polyadenylation ...
ACCEPT
Summary: In the absence of Trf4p, 3'-extended forms of U4 snRNA accumulate, similar to rrp6-delta. Polyadenylation by Trf4 is required for proper U4 snRNA 3'-end processing.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16373491
in the absence of Trf4p, we observed 3'-extended forms of the U4 snRNA that are similar to those observed in the absence of Rrp6p
GO:0034475 U4 snRNA 3'-end processing
IGI
PMID:16373491
Contributions of Trf4p- and Trf5p-dependent polyadenylation ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Genetic interaction evidence supports role in U4 snRNA processing.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16373491
polyadenylation of RNA processing intermediates plays a functional role in RNA processing pathways
GO:0051575 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate lyase activity
IDA
PMID:17983848
Intrinsic 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate lyase activity in Sacch...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: Trf4 has intrinsic dRP lyase activity demonstrated by Schiff base intermediate formation with 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate substrates, similar to mammalian Pol-beta.
Reason: While this is a genuine intrinsic enzymatic activity, the primary evolved function of PAP2/Trf4 is poly(A) RNA polymerase activity. The dRP lyase is likely a secondary activity of the nucleotidyltransferase fold.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17983848
Trf4 is able to form a Schiff base intermediate with a 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate substrate and to excise the abasic residue through a dRP lyase activity
GO:0051575 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate lyase activity
IMP
PMID:17983848
Intrinsic 5'-deoxyribose-5-phosphate lyase activity in Sacch...
KEEP AS NON CORE
Summary: In vivo evidence supports dRP lyase activity through genetic interaction with RAD27.
Reason: Secondary function. Core function is poly(A) RNA polymerase activity.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17983848
overexpression of Trf4 in a rad27Delta background partially suppressed MMS sensitivity
GO:0071031 nuclear mRNA surveillance of mRNA 3'-end processing
IGI
PMID:17410208
Dissecting mechanisms of nuclear mRNA surveillance in THO/su...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4 participates in nuclear mRNA surveillance, demonstrated through genetic interactions in THO/sub2 complex mutants.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17410208
Dissecting mechanisms of nuclear mRNA surveillance in THO/sub2 complex mutants
GO:0071035 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent rRNA catabolic process
IMP
PMID:15935758
RNA degradation by the exosome is promoted by a nuclear poly...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAMP is required for polyadenylation and degradation of rRNA precursors.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
TRAMP is required for polyadenylation and degradation of rRNA and snoRNA precursors
GO:0071035 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent rRNA catabolic process
IGI
PMID:15935758
RNA degradation by the exosome is promoted by a nuclear poly...
ACCEPT
Summary: Genetic interaction evidence supports rRNA surveillance function.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
TRAMP is required for polyadenylation and degradation of rRNA and snoRNA precursors
GO:0071035 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent rRNA catabolic process
IMP
PMID:16431988
Nuclear RNA surveillance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Trf4p-...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4p-dependent polyadenylation of aberrant 5S rRNA demonstrated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16431988
Trf4p-dependent polyadenylation of nascent hypomethylated tRNA and an aberrant form of 5S rRNA
GO:0071035 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent rRNA catabolic process
IGI
PMID:16541108
Surveillance of nuclear-restricted pre-ribosomes within a su...
ACCEPT
Summary: Genetic interaction evidence for rRNA surveillance in subnucleolar region.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16541108
Surveillance of nuclear-restricted pre-ribosomes within a subnucleolar region
GO:0071035 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent rRNA catabolic process
IMP
PMID:18007593
Trf4 targets ncRNAs from telomeric and rDNA spacer regions a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4 targets ncRNAs from rDNA spacer regions and functions in rDNA copy number control.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18007593
Trf4 targets ncRNAs from telomeric and rDNA spacer regions and functions in rDNA copy number control
GO:0071036 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent snoRNA catabolic process
IMP
PMID:15935758
RNA degradation by the exosome is promoted by a nuclear poly...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAMP is required for polyadenylation and degradation of snoRNA precursors.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
TRAMP is required for polyadenylation and degradation of rRNA and snoRNA precursors
GO:0071036 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent snoRNA catabolic process
IGI
PMID:15935758
RNA degradation by the exosome is promoted by a nuclear poly...
ACCEPT
Summary: Genetic interaction evidence supports snoRNA surveillance.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
TRAMP is required for polyadenylation and degradation of rRNA and snoRNA precursors
GO:0071036 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent snoRNA catabolic process
IGI
PMID:16373491
Contributions of Trf4p- and Trf5p-dependent polyadenylation ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4p and Trf5p contribute to snoRNA processing and degradation by the nuclear exosome.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16373491
Contributions of Trf4p- and Trf5p-dependent polyadenylation to the processing and degradative functions of the yeast nuclear exosome
GO:0071037 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent snRNA catabolic process
IMP
PMID:15935758
RNA degradation by the exosome is promoted by a nuclear poly...
ACCEPT
Summary: snRNA processing intermediates are polyadenylated by TRAMP for exosome degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
the Trf4p/Air2p/Mtr4p polyadenylation complex (TRAMP) showed distributive RNA polyadenylation activity
GO:0071037 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent snRNA catabolic process
IMP
PMID:16431988
Nuclear RNA surveillance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Trf4p-...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4-dependent polyadenylation of snRNA species demonstrated.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16431988
Nuclear RNA surveillance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Trf4p-dependent polyadenylation
GO:0071038 TRAMP-dependent tRNA surveillance pathway
IGI
PMID:15145828
Nuclear surveillance and degradation of hypomodified initiat...
ACCEPT
Summary: Founding paper for TRAMP-dependent tRNA surveillance. Hypomodified initiator tRNAi-Met is degraded through Trf4-dependent polyadenylation and exosome degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15145828
Nuclear surveillance and degradation of hypomodified initiator tRNAMet in S. cerevisiae
GO:0071038 TRAMP-dependent tRNA surveillance pathway
IDA
PMID:15828860
A new yeast poly(A) polymerase complex involved in RNA quali...
ACCEPT
Summary: Direct biochemical demonstration that Trf4 complex discriminates between correctly and incorrectly folded tRNAs and polyadenylates aberrant species.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15828860
the Trf4 complex can discriminate between native tRNAs and molecules that are incorrectly folded
GO:0071038 TRAMP-dependent tRNA surveillance pathway
IDA
PMID:15935758
RNA degradation by the exosome is promoted by a nuclear poly...
ACCEPT
Summary: TRAMP complex identification and functional characterization in tRNA surveillance.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935758
In vitro, the Trf4p/Air2p/Mtr4p polyadenylation complex (TRAMP) showed distributive RNA polyadenylation activity
GO:0071038 TRAMP-dependent tRNA surveillance pathway
IMP
PMID:16431988
Nuclear RNA surveillance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Trf4p-...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4-dependent polyadenylation of nascent hypomethylated tRNA established in vivo.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16431988
Trf4p-dependent polyadenylation of nascent hypomethylated tRNA
GO:0071038 TRAMP-dependent tRNA surveillance pathway
IDA
PMID:17643380
The exosome subunit Rrp44 plays a direct role in RNA substra...
ACCEPT
Summary: Rrp44 directly recognizes RNA substrates including those polyadenylated by TRAMP for tRNA surveillance.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17643380
The exosome subunit Rrp44 plays a direct role in RNA substrate recognition
GO:0071038 TRAMP-dependent tRNA surveillance pathway
IMP
PMID:18456844
Competition between the Rex1 exonuclease and the La protein ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Competition between Rex1 exonuclease and La protein affects Trf4-mediated RNA quality control and pre-tRNA maturation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18456844
Competition between the Rex1 exonuclease and the La protein affects both Trf4p-mediated RNA quality control and pre-tRNA maturation
GO:0071039 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent CUT catabolic process
IMP
PMID:15935759
Cryptic pol II transcripts are degraded by a nuclear quality...
ACCEPT
Summary: Landmark paper showing CUTs are degraded by Trf4-dependent polyadenylation pathway.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935759
Cryptic pol II transcripts are degraded by a nuclear quality control pathway involving a new poly(A) polymerase
GO:0071039 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent CUT catabolic process
IGI
PMID:15935759
Cryptic pol II transcripts are degraded by a nuclear quality...
ACCEPT
Summary: Genetic interaction evidence supports CUT degradation by Trf4/exosome pathway.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:15935759
a polyadenylation-assisted degradation mechanism is also responsible for the degradation of several Pol I and Pol III transcripts
GO:0071039 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent CUT catabolic process
IMP
PMID:16973436
Termination of cryptic unstable transcripts is directed by y...
ACCEPT
Summary: Nrd1 and Nab3 RNA-binding proteins direct termination of CUTs for TRAMP-mediated degradation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16973436
Termination of cryptic unstable transcripts is directed by yeast RNA-binding proteins Nrd1 and Nab3
GO:0071039 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent CUT catabolic process
IMP
PMID:18007593
Trf4 targets ncRNAs from telomeric and rDNA spacer regions a...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4 targets ncRNAs from telomeric and rDNA spacer regions.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18007593
Trf4 targets ncRNAs from telomeric and rDNA spacer regions
GO:0071039 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent CUT catabolic process
IMP
PMID:18591258
A yeast exosome cofactor, Mpp6, functions in RNA surveillanc...
ACCEPT
Summary: Mpp6 cooperates with TRAMP in CUT degradation as an exosome cofactor.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18591258
Mpp6, functions in RNA surveillance and in the degradation of noncoding RNA transcripts
GO:0071040 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent antisense transcript catabolic process
IMP
PMID:18022365
Antisense RNA stabilization induces transcriptional gene sil...
ACCEPT
Summary: Antisense RNA stabilization in trf4-delta mutants induces transcriptional gene silencing via histone deacetylation. Trf4 normally degrades antisense transcripts.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:18022365
Antisense RNA stabilization induces transcriptional gene silencing via histone deacetylation in S. cerevisiae
GO:0071042 nuclear polyadenylation-dependent mRNA catabolic process
IGI
PMID:16373491
Contributions of Trf4p- and Trf5p-dependent polyadenylation ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4 and Trf5 contribute to mRNA degradation by the nuclear exosome through polyadenylation.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16373491
Contributions of Trf4p- and Trf5p-dependent polyadenylation to the processing and degradative functions of the yeast nuclear exosome
GO:0071044 histone mRNA catabolic process
IGI
PMID:17179095
Contribution of Trf4/5 and the nuclear exosome to genome sta...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4/5 and the nuclear exosome regulate histone mRNA levels, contributing to genome stability.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:17179095
Contribution of Trf4/5 and the nuclear exosome to genome stability through regulation of histone mRNA levels
GO:0071047 polyadenylation-dependent mRNA catabolic process
IMP
PMID:19369424
Regulation of NAB2 mRNA 3'-end formation requires the core e...
ACCEPT
Summary: NAB2 mRNA 3'-end formation requires Trf4 TRAMP component, demonstrating role in polyadenylation-dependent mRNA catabolism.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:19369424
Regulation of NAB2 mRNA 3'-end formation requires the core exosome and the Trf4p component of the TRAMP complex
GO:0071051 poly(A)-dependent snoRNA 3'-end processing
IGI
PMID:16373491
Contributions of Trf4p- and Trf5p-dependent polyadenylation ...
ACCEPT
Summary: Trf4/Trf5-dependent polyadenylation contributes to snoRNA 3'-end processing by the nuclear exosome.
Supporting Evidence:
PMID:16373491
polyadenylation of RNA processing intermediates plays a functional role in RNA processing pathways

Core Functions

PAP2/Trf4 is the catalytic poly(A) RNA polymerase subunit of the TRAMP complex. Within the TRAMP complex, it adds short poly(A) tails to aberrant and specialized nuclear RNAs, marking them for degradation by the nuclear exosome. This is the primary surveillance polyadenylation function that targets CUTs, hypomodified tRNAs, pre-rRNAs, snoRNA precursors, snRNA intermediates, histone mRNAs, and antisense transcripts.

Supporting Evidence:
  • PMID:15935758
    In vitro, the Trf4p/Air2p/Mtr4p polyadenylation complex (TRAMP) showed distributive RNA polyadenylation activity
  • file:yeast/PAP2/PAP2-deep-research-bioreason-sft.md
    [BioReason] A nuclear RNA-surveillance enzyme that adds short adenosine tails to aberrant and specialized RNAs to mark them for exosome-mediated decay

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