A resource for characterizing genome-wide binding and putative target genes of transcription factors expressed during secondary growth and wood formation inPopulus

2015 ◽  
Vol 82 (5) ◽  
pp. 887-898 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijun Liu ◽  
Trevor Ramsay ◽  
Matthew Zinkgraf ◽  
David Sundell ◽  
Nathaniel Robert Street ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factors ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Secondary Growth ◽  
Wood Formation ◽  
Putative Target ◽  
Genome Wide

scholarly journals EAT-UpTF: Enrichment Analysis Tool for Upstream Transcription Fctors of a gene group

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangrea Shim ◽  
Pil Joon Seo
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factors ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Chromatin Immunoprecipitation ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Affinity Purification ◽  
Enrichment Analysis ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Gene Group ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
One Step

SummaryEAT-UpTF (Enrichment Analysis Tool for Upstream Transcription Factors of a gene group) is an open-source Python script that analyzes the enrichment of upstream transcription factors (TFs) in a group of genes-of-interest (GOIs). EAT-UpTF utilizes genome-wide lists of TF-target genes generated by DNA affinity purification followed by sequencing (DAP-seq) or chromatin immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing (ChIP-seq). Unlike previous methods based on the two-step prediction of cis-motifs and DNA-element-binding TFs, our EAT-UpTF analysis enabled a one-step identification of enriched upstream TFs in a set of GOIs using lists of empirically determined TF-target [email protected] or [email protected]://github.com/sangreashim/EAT-UpTF

scholarly journals Oncogenic Notch promotes long-range regulatory interactions within hyperconnected 3D cliques

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Petrovic ◽  
Yeqiao Zhou ◽  
Maria Fasolino ◽  
Naomi Goldman ◽  
Gregory W. Schwartz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factors ◽  
Long Range ◽  
Spatial Organization ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Large Fraction ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Regulatory Interactions ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
Target Promoters

AbstractChromatin loops enable transcription factor-bound distal enhancers to interact with their target promoters to regulate transcriptional programs. Although developmental transcription factors, such as active forms of Notch, can directly stimulate transcription by activating enhancers, the effect of their oncogenic subversion on the 3-dimensional (3D) organization of the cancer genome is largely undetermined. By mapping chromatin looping genome-wide in Notch-dependent triple-negative breast cancer and B-cell lymphoma, we show that far beyond the well-characterized role of Notch as an activator of distal enhancers, Notch regulates its direct target genes through establishing new long-range regulatory interactions. Moreover, a large fraction of Notch-promoted regulatory loops forms highly interacting enhancer and promoter spatial clusters, termed “3D cliques”. Loss-and gain-of-function experiments show that Notch preferentially targets hyperconnected 3D cliques that regulate the expression of crucial proto-oncogenes. Our observations suggest that oncogenic hijacking of developmental transcription factors can dysregulate transcription through widespread effects on the spatial organization of cancer genomes.

scholarly journals Genome-wide reduction in chromatin accessibility and unique transcription factor footprints in endothelial cells and fibroblasts in scleroderma skin

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei-Suen Tsou ◽  
Pamela J. Palisoc ◽  
Mustafa Ali ◽  
Dinesh Khanna ◽  
Amr H Sawalha
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Transcription Factor ◽  
Transcription Factors ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Chromatin Accessibility ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Genome Wide

AbstractSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease of unknown etiology characterized by widespread fibrosis and vascular complications. We utilized an assay for genome-wide chromatin accessibility to examine the chromatin landscape and transcription factor footprints in both endothelial cells (ECs) and fibroblasts isolated from healthy controls and patients with diffuse cutaneous (dc) SSc. In both cell types, chromatin accessibility was significantly reduced in SSc patients compared to healthy controls. Genes annotated from differentially accessible chromatin regions were enriched in pathways and gene ontologies involved in the nervous system. In addition, our data revealed that chromatin binding of transcription factors SNAI2, ETV2, and ELF1 was significantly increased in dcSSc ECs, while recruitment of RUNX1 and RUNX2 was enriched in dcSSc fibroblasts. Significant elevation of SNAI2 and ETV2 levels in dcSSc ECs, and RUNX2 levels in dcSSc fibroblasts were confirmed. Further analysis of publicly available ETV2-target genes suggests that ETV2 may play a critical role in EC dysfunction in dcSSc. Our data, for the first time, uncovered the chromatin blueprint of dcSSc ECs and fibroblasts, and suggested that neural-related characteristics of SSc ECs and fibroblasts could be a culprit for dysregulated angiogenesis and enhanced fibrosis. Targeting these pathways and the key transcription factors identified might present novel therapeutic approaches for this disease.

scholarly journals Genome-wide investigation of microRNAs and expression profiles during rhizome development in ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe)

BMC Genomics ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haitao Xing ◽  
Yuan Li ◽  
Yun Ren ◽  
Ying Zhao ◽  
Xiaoli Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mirna Target ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Expression Profiles ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Qrt Pcr ◽  
Putative Target ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
Ginger Rhizome ◽  
Rhizome Development

Abstract Background MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous, non-coding small functional RNAs that govern the post-transcriptional regulatory system of gene expression and control the growth and development of plants. Ginger is an herb that is well-known for its flavor and medicinal properties. The genes involved in ginger rhizome development and secondary metabolism have been discovered, but the genome-wide identification of miRNAs and their overall expression profiles and targets during ginger rhizome development are largely unknown. In this study, we used BGISEQ-500 technology to perform genome-wide identification of miRNAs from the leaf, stem, root, flower, and rhizome of ginger during three development stages. Results In total, 104 novel miRNAs and 160 conserved miRNAs in 28 miRNA families were identified. A total of 181 putative target genes for novel miRNAs and 2772 putative target genes for conserved miRNAs were predicted. Transcriptional factors were the most abundant target genes of miRNAs, and 17, 9, 8, 4, 13, 8, 3 conserved miRNAs and 5, 7, 4, 5, 5, 15, 9 novel miRNAs showed significant tissue-specific expression patterns in leaf, stem, root, flower, and rhizome. Additionally, 53 miRNAs were regarded as rhizome development-associated miRNAs, which mostly participate in metabolism, signal transduction, transport, and catabolism, suggesting that these miRNAs and their target genes play important roles in the rhizome development of ginger. Twelve candidate miRNA target genes were selected, and then, their credibility was confirmed using qRT-PCR. As the result of qRT-PCR analysis, the expression of 12 candidate target genes showed an opposite pattern after comparison with their miRNAs. The rhizome development system of ginger was observed to be governed by miR156, miR319, miR171a_2, miR164, and miR529, which modulated the expression of the SPL, MYB, GRF, SCL, and NAC genes, respectively. Conclusion This is a deep genome-wide investigation of miRNA and identification of miRNAs involved in rhizome development in ginger. We identified 52 rhizome-related miRNAs and 392 target genes, and this provides an important basis for understanding the molecular mechanisms of the miRNA target genes that mediate rhizome development in ginger.

Hox transcription factors: an overview of multi-step regulators of gene expression

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 723-732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Carnesecchi ◽  
Pedro B. Pinto ◽  
Ingrid Lohmann
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Transcription Factors ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Target Genes ◽  
Cell Fates ◽  
Hox Proteins ◽  
Regulatory Modules ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
Transcription Complexes ◽  
Regulatory Functions

Hox transcription factors (TFs) function as key determinants in the specification of cell fates during development. They do so by triggering entire morphogenetic cascades through the activation of specific target genes. In contrast to their fundamental role in development, the molecular mechanisms employed by Hox TFs are still poorly understood. In recent years, a new picture has emerged regarding the function of Hox proteins in gene regulation. Initial studies have primarily focused on understanding how Hox TFs recognize and bind specific enhancers to activate defined Hox targets. However, genome-wide studies on the interactions and dynamics of Hox proteins have revealed a more elaborate function of the Hox factors. It is now known that Hox proteins are involved in several steps of gene expression with potential regulatory functions in the modification of the chromatin landscape and its accessibility, recognition and activation of specific cis-regulatory modules, assembly and activation of promoter transcription complexes and mRNA processing. In the coming years, the characterization of the molecular activity of Hox TFs in these mechanisms will greatly contribute to our general understanding of Hox activity.

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