摘要:
HNF-4 (hepatocyte nuclear factor 4) is a protein enriched in liver extracts that binds to sites required for the transcription of the transthyretin (TTR) and apolipoprotein CIII (apoCIII) genes (Costa et al., 1989; Costa et al., 1990; Leff et al., 1989). We have purified HNF-4 protein (54 kD) and isolated a cDNA clone encoding the protein. HNF-4 is a member of the steroid hormone receptor superfamily with an unusual amino acid in the conserved "knuckle" of the first zinc finger (DGCKG). This and the fact that HNF-4 does not bind significantly to estrogen, thyroid hormone or glucocorticoid response elements indicate that HNF-4 may represent a new subfamily. HNF-4 binds to its recognition site as a dimer and activates transcription in a sequence-specific fashion in nonhepatic (HeLa) cells. HNF-4 mRNA is present in kidney and intestine as well as liver but is absent in other tissues. DNA binding data suggest that HNF-4 could be identical to liver factor A1 (LF-A1), a factor previously shown to regulate the transcription of the .alpha.-1 antitrypsin, apolipoprotein A1 and pyruvate kinase genes.
摘要翻译:HNF-4(肝细胞核因子4)是富含肝脏提取物的蛋白质,其结合转甲状腺素蛋白(TTR)和载脂蛋白CIII(apoCIII)基因转录所需的位点(Costa et al。,1989; Costa et al。 1990; Leff等人,1989)。 我们纯化HNF-4蛋白(54 kD),分离出一个编码蛋白质的cDNA克隆。 HNF-4是类固醇激素受体超家族的成员,其在第一锌指(DGCKG)的保守“指关节”中具有不寻常的氨基酸。 这和HNF-4与雌激素,甲状腺激素或糖皮质激素反应元件不显着结合的事实表明,HNF-4可能代表一个新的亚家族。 HNF-4作为二聚体结合其识别位点,并以非特异性(HeLa)细胞中的序列特异性方式激活转录。 HNF-4 mRNA存在于肾和肠以及肝脏中,但在其他组织中不存在。 DNA结合数据表明HNF-4可以与肝脏因子A1(LF-A1)相同,这是以前显示的调节α-1抗胰蛋白酶,载脂蛋白A1和丙酮酸激酶基因转录的因子。
摘要:
HNF-4 (hepatocyte nuclear factor 4) is a protein enriched in liver extracts that binds to sites required for the transcription of the transthyretin (TTR) and apolipoprotein CIII (apoCIII) genes (Costa et al., 1989; Costa et al., 1990; Leff et al., 1989). We have purified HNF-4 protein (54 kD) and isolated a cDNA clone encoding the protein. HNF-4 is a member of the steroid hormone receptor superfamily with an unusual amino acid in the conserved "knuckle" of the first zinc finger (DGCKG). This and the fact that HNF-4 does not bind significantly to estrogen, thyroid hormone or glucocorticoid response elements indicate that HNF-4 may represent a new subfamily. HNF-4 binds to its recognition site as a dimer and activates transcription in a sequence-specific fashion in nonhepatic (HeLa) cells. HNF-4 mRNA is present in kidney and intestine as well as liver but is absent in other tissues. DNA binding data suggest that HNF-4 could be identical to liver factor A1 (LF-A1), a factor previously shown to regulate the transcription of the .alpha.-1 antitrypsin, apolipoprotein A1 and pyruvate kinase genes.
摘要翻译:HNF-4(肝细胞核因子4)是富含肝脏提取物的蛋白质,其结合转甲状腺素蛋白(TTR)和载脂蛋白CIII(apoCIII)基因转录所需的位点(Costa et al。,1989; Costa et al。 1990; Leff等人,1989)。 我们纯化HNF-4蛋白(54 kD),分离出一个编码蛋白质的cDNA克隆。 HNF-4是类固醇激素受体超家族的成员,其在第一锌指(DGCKG)的保守“指关节”中具有不寻常的氨基酸。 这和HNF-4与雌激素,甲状腺激素或糖皮质激素反应元件不显着结合的事实表明,HNF-4可能代表一个新的亚家族。 HNF-4作为二聚体结合其识别位点,并以非特异性(HeLa)细胞中的序列特异性方式激活转录。 HNF-4 mRNA存在于肾和肠以及肝脏中,但在其他组织中不存在。 DNA结合数据表明HNF-4可以与肝脏因子A1(LF-A1)相同,这是以前显示的调节α-1抗胰蛋白酶,载脂蛋白A1和丙酮酸激酶基因转录的因子。
摘要:
HNF-4 (hepatocyte nuclear factor 4) is a protein enriched in liver extracts that binds to sites required for the transcription of the transthyretin (TTR) and apolipoprotein CIII (apoCIII) genes (Costa et al., 1989; Costa et al., 1990; Leff et al., 1989). We have purified HNF-4 protein (54 kD) and isolated a cDNA clone encoding the protein. HNF-4 is a member of the steroid hormone receptor superfamily with an unusual amino acid in the conserved “knuckle” of the first zinc finger (DGCKG). This and the fact that HNF-4 does not bind significantly to estrogen, thyroid hormone or glucocorticoid response elements indicate that HNF-4 may represent a new subfamily. HNF-4 binds to its recognition site as a dimer and activates transcription in a sequence-specific fashion in nonhepatic (HeLa) cells. HNF-4 mRNA is present in kidney and intestine as well as liver but is absent in other tissues. DNA binding data suggest that HNF-4 could be identical to liver factor A1 (LF-A1), a factor previously shown to regulate the transcription of the α-1 antitrypsin, apolipoprotein A1 and pyruvate kinase genes.
摘要翻译:HNF-4(肝细胞核因子4)是富含肝脏提取物的蛋白质,其结合转甲状腺素蛋白(TTR)和载脂蛋白CIII(apoCIII)基因转录所需的位点(Costa et al。,1989; Costa et al。 1990; Leff等人,1989)。 我们纯化HNF-4蛋白(54 kD),分离出一个编码蛋白质的cDNA克隆。 HNF-4是类固醇激素受体超家族的成员,其在第一锌指(DGCKG)的保守“指关节”中具有不寻常的氨基酸。 这和HNF-4与雌激素,甲状腺激素或糖皮质激素反应元件不显着结合的事实表明,HNF-4可能代表一个新的亚家族。 HNF-4作为二聚体结合其识别位点,并以非特异性(HeLa)细胞中的序列特异性方式激活转录。 HNF-4 mRNA存在于肾和肠以及肝脏中,但在其他组织中不存在。 DNA结合数据表明HNF-4可以与肝脏因子A1(LF-A1)相同,这是以前显示的调节α-1抗胰蛋白酶,载脂蛋白A1和丙酮酸激酶基因转录的因子。
摘要:
HNF-4 (hepatocyte nuclear factor 4) is a protein enriched in liver extracts that binds to sites required for the transcription of the transthyretin (TTR) and apolipoprotein CIII (apoCIII) genes (Costa et al., 1989; Costa et al., 1990; Leff et al., 1989). We have purified HNF-4 protein (54 kD) and isolated a cDNA clone encoding the protein. HNF-4 is a member of the steroid hormone receptor superfamily with an unusual amino acid in the conserved "knuckle" of the first zinc finger (DGCKG). This and the fact that HNF-4 does not bind significantly to estrogen, thyroid hormone or glucocorticoid response elements indicate that HNF-4 may represent a new subfamily. HNF-4 binds to its recognition site as a dimer and activates transcription in a sequence-specific fashion in nonhepatic (HeLa) cells. HNF-4 mRNA is present in kidney and intestine as well as liver but is absent in other tissues. DNA binding data suggest that HNF-4 could be identical to liver factor A1 (LF-A1), a factor previously shown to regulate the transcription of the .alpha.-1 antitrypsin, apolipoprotein A1 and pyruvate kinase genes.
摘要翻译:PCT No.PCT / US91 / 09733 Sec。 371日期:1993年10月28日 102(e)日期1993年10月28日PCT 1991年12月23日PCT公布。 第WO92 / 11365号PCT公告 日期1992年9月7日HNF-4(肝细胞核因子4)是富含肝提取物的蛋白质,其结合转甲状腺素蛋白(TTR)和载脂蛋白CIII(apoCIII)基因转录所需的位点(Costa et al。,1989; Costa et al。,1990; Leff et al。,1989)。 我们纯化HNF-4蛋白(54 kD),分离出一个编码蛋白质的cDNA克隆。 HNF-4是类固醇激素受体超家族的成员,其在第一锌指(DGCKG)的保守“指关节”中具有不寻常的氨基酸。 这和HNF-4与雌激素,甲状腺激素或糖皮质激素反应元件不显着结合的事实表明,HNF-4可能代表一个新的亚家族。 HNF-4作为二聚体结合其识别位点,并以非特异性(HeLa)细胞的序列特异性方式激活转录。 HNF-4 mRNA存在于肾和肠以及肝脏中,但在其他组织中不存在。 DNA结合数据表明HNF-4可以与肝脏因子A1(LF-A1)相同,这是以前显示的调节α-1抗胰蛋白酶,载脂蛋白A1和丙酮酸激酶基因转录的因子。
摘要:
HNF-4 (hepatocyte nuclear factor 4) is a protein enriched in liver extracts that binds to sites required for the transcription of the transthyretin (TTR) and apolipoprotein CIII (apoCIII) genes (Costa et al., 1989; Costa et al., 1990; Leff et al., 1989). We have purified HNF-4 protein (54 kD) and isolated a cDNA clone encoding the protein. HNF-4 is a member of the steroid hormone receptor superfamily with an unusual amino acid in the conserved “knuckle” of the first zinc finger (DGCKG). This and the fact that HNF-4 does not bind significantly to estrogen, thyroid hormone or glucocorticoid response elements indicate that HNF-4 may represent a new subfamily. HNF-4 binds to its recognition site as a dimer and activates transcription in a sequence-specific fashion in nonhepatic (HeLa) cells. HNF-4 mRNA is present in kidney and intestine as well as liver but is absent in other tissues. DNA binding data suggest that HNF-4 could be identical to liver factor A1 (LF-A1), a factor previously shown to regulate the transcription of the &agr;-1 antitrypsin, apolipoprotein A1 and pyruvate kinase genes.
摘要翻译:HNF-4(肝细胞核因子4)是富含肝脏提取物的蛋白质,其结合转甲状腺素蛋白(TTR)和载脂蛋白CIII(apoCIII)基因转录所需的位点(Costa et al。,1989; Costa et al。 1990; Leff等人,1989)。 我们纯化HNF-4蛋白(54 kD),分离出一个编码蛋白质的cDNA克隆。 HNF-4是类固醇激素受体超家族的成员,在第一锌指(DGCKG)的保守“指关节”中具有不寻常的氨基酸。 这和HNF-4与雌激素,甲状腺激素或糖皮质激素反应元件不显着结合的事实表明,HNF-4可能代表一个新的亚家族。 HNF-4作为二聚体结合其识别位点,并以非特异性(HeLa)细胞中的序列特异性方式激活转录。 HNF-4 mRNA存在于肾和肠以及肝脏中,但在其他组织中不存在。 DNA结合数据表明HNF-4可以与肝脏因子A1(LF-A1)相同,这是以前显示的调节α-1抗胰蛋白酶,载脂蛋白A1和丙酮酸激酶基因转录的因子。
摘要:
The present invention describes methods of producing milligram quantities of three forms of purified Stat1 protein from recombinant DNA constructs. In addition, the Stat proteins may be isolated in their phosphorylated or nonphosphorylated forms (Tyr 701). The proteins can be produced in baculovirus infected insect cells, or E. coli. A compact domain in the amino terminus of Stat1α was isolated and found to enhance DNA binding due to its ability to interact with a neighboring Stat protein. A relatively protease-resistant recombinant truncated form of the Stat protein was isolated in 40-50 mg quantities. Purification of the Stat proteins were performed after modifying specific cysteine residues of the Stat proteins to prevent aggregation. Activated EGF-receptor partially purified from membranes by immunoprecipitation was shown to be capable of in vitro catalysis of the phosphorylation of the tyrosine residue of Stat1 known to be phosphorylated in vivo. Techniques are enclosed to separate the phosphorylated from the nonphosphorylated Stat proteins. The techniques disclosed are general for Stat proteins and may be used to isolate large quantities of purified Stat 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B and 6. Methods for using purified Stat proteins, truncated Stat proteins, or Stat N-terminal fragments for drug discovery are also disclosed.
摘要:
Receptor recognition factors exist that recognizes the specific cell receptor to which a specific ligand has been bound, and that may thereby signal and/or initiate the binding of the transcription factor to the DNA site. The receptor recognition factor is in one instance, a part of a transcription factor, and also may interact with other transcription factors to cause them to activate and travel to the nucleus for DNA binding. The receptor recognition factor appears to be second-messenger-independent in its activity, as overt perturbations in second messenger concentrations are of no effect. The concept of the invention is illustrated by the results of studies conducted With interferon (IFN)-stimulated gene transcription, and particularly, the activation caused by both IFNα and IFNγ. Specific DNA and amino acid sequences for various human and murine receptor recognition factors are provided, as are polypeptide fragments of two of the ISGF-3 genes, and antibodies have also been prepared and tested. The polypeptides confirm direct involvement of tyrosine kinase in intracellular message transmission. Numerous diagnostic and therapeutic materials and utilities are also disclosed.
摘要:
The present invention relates to methods for identifying interacting regions of transcription factors, and methods for identifying agents which modulate the interactions, useful for affecting gene regulation, for example, cellular transformation. A site within residues 130–154 and within residues 343–358 in Stat3 were found to interact with the transcription factor c-Jun. On c-Jun, a site within residues 105 and 334, and more particularly, between 105 and 263, interact with Stat3. These sites of interactions permit methods for identifying agents which modulate the interaction between these transcription factors to modulate gene transcription.
摘要:
Receptor recognition factors exist that recognizes the specific cell receptor to which a specific ligand has been bound, and that may thereby signal and/or initiate the binding of the transcription factor to the DNA site. The receptor recognition factor is in one instance, a part of a transcription factor, and also may interact with other transcription factors to cause them to activate and travel to the nucleus for DNA binding. The receptor recognition factor appears to be second-messenger-independent in its activity, as overt perturbations in second messenger concentrations are of no effect. The concept of the invention is illustrated by the results of studies conducted with interferon (IFN)-stimulated gene transcription, and particularly, the activation caused by both IFN.alpha. and IFN-.gamma.. Specific DNA and amino acid sequences for various human and murine receptor recognition factors are provided, as are polypeptide fragments of two of the ISGF-3 genes, and antibodies have also been prepared and tested. The polypeptides confirm direct involvement of tyrosine kinase in intracellular message transmission. Numerous diagnostic and therapeutic materials and utilities are also disclosed.
摘要:
Receptor recognition factors exist that recognizes the specific cell receptor to which a specific ligand has been bound, and that may thereby signal and/or initiate the binding of the transcription factor to the DNA site. The receptor recognition factor is in one instance, a part of a transcription factor, and also may interact with other transcription factors to cause them to activate and travel to the nucleus for DNA binding. The receptor recognition factor appears to be second-messenger-independent in its activity, as overt perturbations in second messenger concentrations are of no effect. The concept of the invention is illustrated by the results of studies conducted with interferon (IFN)-stimulated gene transcription, and particularly, the activation caused by both IFN&agr; and IFN&ggr;. Specific DNA and amino acid sequences for various human and murine receptor recognition factors are provided, as are polypeptide fragments of two of the ISGF-3 genes, and antibodies have also been prepared and tested. The polypeptides confirm direct involvement of tyrosine kinase in intracellular message transmission. Numerous diagnostic and therapeutic materials and utilities are also disclosed.