Forkhead transcription factor FOXC2 regulates regeneration of lymphatic vessels

2012 ◽  
Vol 56 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 363
Author(s):  
Hélène Maby-El Hajjami ◽  
Romain Legrand ◽  
Naoyuki Miura ◽  
Tatiana V. Petrova
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factor ◽  
Lymphatic Vessels ◽  
Forkhead Transcription Factor

scholarly journals FOXC2 controls formation and maturation of lymphatic collecting vessels through cooperation with NFATc1

2009 ◽  
Vol 185 (3) ◽  
pp. 439-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilla Norrmén ◽  
Konstantin I. Ivanov ◽  
Jianpin Cheng ◽  
Nadine Zangger ◽  
Mauro Delorenzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factor ◽  
Lymphatic Vessels ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Forkhead Transcription Factor ◽  
Lymphatic Capillary ◽  
A Genome ◽  
Capillary Plexus ◽  
Identify Transcription Factor ◽  
Vessel Maturation ◽  
Lymphatic Development

The mechanisms of blood vessel maturation into distinct parts of the blood vasculature such as arteries, veins, and capillaries have been the subject of intense investigation over recent years. In contrast, our knowledge of lymphatic vessel maturation is still fragmentary. In this study, we provide a molecular and morphological characterization of the major steps in the maturation of the primary lymphatic capillary plexus into collecting lymphatic vessels during development and show that forkhead transcription factor Foxc2 controls this process. We further identify transcription factor NFATc1 as a novel regulator of lymphatic development and describe a previously unsuspected link between NFATc1 and Foxc2 in the regulation of lymphatic maturation. We also provide a genome-wide map of FOXC2-binding sites in lymphatic endothelial cells, identify a novel consensus FOXC2 sequence, and show that NFATc1 physically interacts with FOXC2-binding enhancers. As damage to collecting vessels is a major cause of lymphatic dysfunction in humans, our results suggest that FOXC2 and NFATc1 are potential targets for therapeutic intervention.

Autoregulated Expression of Schizosaccharomyces pombe Meiosis-Specific Transcription Factor Mei4 and a Genome-Wide Search for Its Target Genes

Genetics ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 154 (4) ◽  
pp. 1497-1508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroko Abe ◽  
Chikashi Shimoda
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factor ◽  
Schizosaccharomyces Pombe ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Northern Blotting ◽  
Forkhead Transcription Factor ◽  
Gene Encoding ◽  
Putative Promoter Region ◽  
Cis Acting ◽  
A Genome ◽  
Genome Wide Search

Abstract The Schizosaccharomyces pombe mei4+ gene encoding a forkhead transcription factor is necessary for the progression of meiosis and sporulation. We searched for novel meiotic genes, the expression of which is dependent on Mei4p, since only the spo6+ gene has been assigned to its targets. Six known genes responsible for meiotic recombination were examined by Northern blotting, but none were Mei4 dependent for transcription. We determined the important cis-acting element, designated FLEX, to which Mei4p can bind. The S. pombe genome sequence database (The Sanger Centre, UK) was scanned for the central core heptamer and its flanking 3′ sequence of FLEX composed of 17 nucleotides, and 10 candidate targets of Mei4 were selected. These contained a FLEX-like sequence in the 5′ upstream nontranslatable region within 1 kb of the initiation codon. Northern blotting confirmed that 9 of them, named mde1+ to mde9+, were transcriptionally induced during meiosis and were dependent on mei4+. Most mde genes have not been genetically defined yet, except for mde9+, which is identical to spn5+, which encodes one of the septin family of proteins. mde3+ and a related gene pit1+ encode proteins related to Saccharomyces cerevisiae Ime2. The double disruptant frequently produced asci having an abnormal number and size of spores, although it completed meiosis. We also found that the forkhead DNA-binding domain of Mei4p binds to the FLEX-like element in the putative promoter region of mei4 and that the maximum induction level of mei4 mRNA required functional mei4 activity. Furthermore, expression of a reporter gene driven by the authentic mei4 promoter was induced in vegetative cells by ectopic overproduction of Mei4p. These results suggest that mei4 transcription is positively autoregulated.

scholarly journals Glucocorticoid Receptor Activation Signals through Forkhead Transcription Factor 3a in Breast Cancer Cells

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 2304-2314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wu ◽  
Min Zou ◽  
Deanna R. Brickley ◽  
Travis Pew ◽  
Suzanne D. Conzen
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Gene Expression ◽  
Transcription Factor ◽  
Epithelial Cell ◽  
Mammary Epithelial Cell ◽  
Breast Cancer Cells ◽  
Receptor Activation ◽  
Mammary Epithelial ◽  
Forkhead Transcription Factor ◽  
Igfbp 3

Abstract Activation of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) plays a critical role in the stress response of virtually all cell types. Despite recent advances in large-scale genomic and proteomic data acquisition, identification of physiologically relevant molecular events downstream of nuclear hormone receptor activation remains challenging. By analyzing gene expression changes 30 min after dexamethasone (Dex) treatment, we previously found that immediate induction of serum and glucocorticoid-regulated kinase-1 (SGK-1) expression is required for GR-mediated mammary epithelial cell survival signaling. We now report that activation of the GR mediates Forkhead transcription factor 3a (FOXO3a) phosphorylation and inactivation in mammary epithelial cells. GR-mediated induction of SGK-1 expression is required for FOXO3a inactivation; additional growth factor stimulation is not required. To further explore the gene expression changes that occur downstream of GR-mediated FOXO3a inactivation, we analyzed temporal gene expression data and selected GR-down-regulated genes containing core FOXO3a binding motifs in their proximal promoters. This approach revealed several previously unrecognized transcriptional target genes of FOXO3a, including IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3). Endogenous IGFBP-3 expression was confirmed to be dependent on the GR-SGK-1-FOXO3a signaling pathway. Moreover, GR activation decreased FOXO3a-induced apoptosis in SK-BR-3 breast cancer cells. Collectively, our data suggest that GR-mediated FOXO3a inactivation is an important mechanism contributing to glucocorticoid-mediated mammary epithelial cell survival.

scholarly journals Mitochondrial Localization of the Yeast Forkhead Factor Hcm1

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (24) ◽  
pp. 9574
Author(s):  
María José Rodríguez Colman ◽  
Joaquim Ros ◽  
Elisa Cabiscol
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factor ◽  
Transcriptional Activity ◽  
Spindle Pole ◽  
Respiratory Metabolism ◽  
Mitochondrial Localization ◽  
Transcription Factor Family ◽  
Forkhead Transcription Factor ◽  
Mitochondrial Transcription Factor ◽  
Gradient Density

Hcm1 is a member of the forkhead transcription factor family involved in segregation, spindle pole dynamics, and budding in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Our group described the role of Hcm1 in mitochondrial biogenesis and stress resistance, and in the cellular adaptation to mitochondrial respiratory metabolism when nutrients decrease. Regulation of Hcm1 activity occurs at the protein level, subcellular localization, and transcriptional activity. Here we report that the amount of protein increased in the G1/S transition phase when the factor accumulated in the nucleus. In the G2/M phases, the Hcm1 amount decreased, and it was translocated outside the nucleus with a network-like localization. Preparation of highly purified mitochondria by a sucrose gradient density demonstrated that Hcm1 colocalized with mitochondrial markers, inducing expression of COX1, a mitochondrial encoded subunit of cytochrome oxidase, in the G2/M phases. Taken together, these results show a new localization of Hcm1 and suggest that it acts as a mitochondrial transcription factor regulating the metabolism of this organelle.

scholarly journals The forkhead transcription factor FOXO4 sensitizes cancer cells to doxorubicin-mediated cytotoxicity

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 2045-2052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regine Lüpertz ◽  
Yvonni Chovolou ◽  
Klaus Unfried ◽  
Andreas Kampkötter ◽  
Wim Wätjen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factor ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Forkhead Transcription Factor

scholarly journals The forkhead transcription factor FOXK2 acts as a chromatin targeting factor for the BAP1-containing histone deubiquitinase complex

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (10) ◽  
pp. 6232-6242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zongling Ji ◽  
Hisham Mohammed ◽  
Aaron Webber ◽  
Jenna Ridsdale ◽  
Namshik Han ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factor ◽  
Forkhead Transcription Factor
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