Translational Control in Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae

In this short article I will briefly review some of the basic principles of translational control in the best-studied bacterium (Escherichia coli) and the best-studied lower eukaryote (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Studies of these two organisms alone provide us with enormous insight into the mechanisms of translational control and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes in general. In order to save space, I will frequently refer to review articles that cover specific areas, or at least cite a number of suitable publications of experimental work relevant to the themes discussed.