Cleavage is preceded by the assembly of a large processing complex, the composition of which is poorly defined. ATP, but not its hydrolysis, is required for assembly. Cleavage depends on a number of protein factor. CPSF, a heterotetramer, binds specifically to the AAUAAA sequence. The heterotrimer CstF binds the GU- or U-rich downstream element.
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