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E2F1-inducible microRNA 449a/b suppresses cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19960022     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
E2F1 is a positive regulator of cell cycle progression and also a potent inducer of apoptosis, especially when activated by DNA damage. We identified E2F1-inducible microRNAs (miRNAs) by microarray hybridization and found that the levels of miRNAs 449a and 449b, as well as their host gene CDC20B, are strongly upregulated by E2F1. High miR-449 levels were found in testes, lung, and trachea, but not in testicular and other cancer cells. MiR-449a/b structurally resemble the p53-inducible miRNA 34 family. In agreement with a putative tumor-suppressive role, miR-449a as well as miR-34a reduced proliferation and strongly promoted apoptosis by at least partially p53-independent mechanisms. Both miRNAs reduced the levels of CDK6, implying miR-449 in a negative feedback mechanism for E2F1. Moreover, miR-449a and miR-34a diminished the deacetylase Sirt1 and augmented p53 acetylation. We propose that both miRNAs provide a twofold safety mechanism to avoid excessive E2F1-induced proliferation by cell cycle arrest and by apoptosis. While responding to different transactivators, miRNAs 449 and 34 each repress E2F1, but promote p53 activity, allowing efficient cross-talk between two major DNA damage-responsive gene regulators.
Authors:
M Lizé; S Pilarski; M Dobbelstein
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2009-12-04
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cell death and differentiation     Volume:  17     ISSN:  1476-5403     ISO Abbreviation:  Cell Death Differ.     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-02-15     Completed Date:  2010-07-09     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9437445     Medline TA:  Cell Death Differ     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  452-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Molecular Oncology, Göttingen Center of Molecular Biosciences -GZMB, Ernst Caspari Haus, University of Göttingen, Justus von Liebig Weg 11, 37077 Göttingen, Germany.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Apoptosis / physiology*
Cell Line, Tumor
Cell Proliferation*
Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 6 / genetics,  metabolism
E2F1 Transcription Factor / genetics,  metabolism*
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
Humans
MicroRNAs / genetics,  metabolism*
Microarray Analysis
Sirtuins / genetics,  metabolism
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/E2F1 Transcription Factor; 0/MIRN34 microRNA, human; 0/MIRN449 microRNA, human; 0/MicroRNAs; EC 2.7.11.22/Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 6; EC 3.5.1.-/Sirtuins

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