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The minimal promoter region of the dense-core vesicle protein IA-2: transcriptional regulation by CREB.

The minimal promoter region of the dense-core vesicle protein IA-2: transcriptional regulation by CREB.

Authors :
Cai T
Hirai H
Xu H
Notkins AL
Source :
Acta diabetologica [Acta Diabetol] 2015 Jun; Vol. 52 (3), pp. 573-80. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Dec 21.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Aims: IA-2 is a transmembrane protein found in the dense-core vesicles (DCV) of neuroendocrine cells and one of the major autoantigens in type 1 diabetes. DCV are involved in the secretion of hormones (e.g., insulin) and neurotransmitters. Stimulation of pancreatic β cells with glucose upregulates the expression of IA-2 and an increase in IA-2 results in an increase in the number of DCV. Little is known, however, about the promoter region of IA-2 or the transcriptional factors that regulate the expression of this gene.<br />Methods: In the present study, we constructed eight deletion fragments from the upstream region of the IA-2 transcription start site and linked them to a luciferase reporter.<br />Results: By this approach, we have identified a short bp region (-216 to +115) that has strong promoter activity. We also identified a transcription factor, cAMP responsive element-binding protein (CREB), which binds to two CREB-related binding sites located in this region. The binding of CREB to these sites enhanced IA-2 transcription by more than fivefold. We confirmed these findings by site-directed mutagenesis, chromatin immunoprecipitation assays and RNAi inhibition.<br />Conclusion: Based on these findings, we conclude that the PKA pathway is a critical, but not the exclusive signaling pathway involved in IA-2 gene expression.<br />Competing Interests: Tao Cai, Hiroki Hirai, Huanyu Xu, and Abner Notkins declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1432-5233
Volume :
52
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta diabetologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25528004
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00592-014-0689-5