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Canonical translation initiation involves ribosomal scanning, but short 5′ untranslated region (5′UTR) mRNAs are translated in a scanning-independent manner. The extent and mechanism of scanning-independent translation are not fully understood. Here we report that short 5′UTR mRNAs constitute a substantial fraction of the translatome. Short 5′UTR mRNAs are enriched with TISU (t ranslationi nitiator ofs hort 5′U TR), a 12-nucleotide element directing efficient scanning-independent translation. Comprehensive mutagenesis revealed that each AUG codon-flanking nucleotide of TISU contributes to translational strength, but only a few are important for accuracy. Using site-specific UV cross-linking of ribosomal complexes assembled on TISU mRNA, we demonstrate specific binding of TISU to ribosomal proteins at the E and A sites. We identified RPS3 as the major TISU binding protein in the 48S complex A site. Upon 80S complex formation, RPS3 interaction is weakened and switched to RPS10e (formerly called RPS10). We further demonstrate that TISU is particularly dependent on eukaryotic initiation factor 1A (eIF1A) which interacts with both RPS3 and RPS10e. Our findings suggest that the cap-recruited ribosome specifically binds the TISU nucleotides at the A and E sites in cooperation with eIF1A to promote scanning arrest.

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Efficient and Accurate Translation Initiation Directed by TISU Involves RPS3 and RPS10e Binding and Differential Eukaryotic Initiation Factor 1A Regulation