Faculty Opinions recommendation of Mezzo, a paired-like homeobox protein is an immediate target of Nodal signalling and regulates endoderm specification in zebrafish.

Author(s):  
David Kimelman
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2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anqi Xu ◽  
Xizhao Wang ◽  
Jie Luo ◽  
Mingfeng Zhou ◽  
Renhui Yi ◽  
...  

AbstractThe homeobox protein cut-like 1 (CUX1) comprises three isoforms and has been shown to be involved in the development of various types of malignancies. However, the expression and role of the CUX1 isoforms in glioma remain unclear. Herein, we first identified that P75CUX1 isoform exhibited consistent expression among three isoforms in glioma with specifically designed antibodies to identify all CUX1 isoforms. Moreover, a significantly higher expression of P75CUX1 was found in glioma compared with non-tumor brain (NB) tissues, analyzed with western blot and immunohistochemistry, and the expression level of P75CUX1 was positively associated with tumor grade. In addition, Kaplan–Meier survival analysis indicated that P75CUX1 could serve as an independent prognostic indicator to identify glioma patients with poor overall survival. Furthermore, CUX1 knockdown suppressed migration and invasion of glioma cells both in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, this study found that P75CUX1 regulated epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) process mediated via β-catenin, and CUX1/β-catenin/EMT is a novel signaling cascade mediating the infiltration of glioma. Besides, CUX1 was verified to promote the progression of glioma via multiple other signaling pathways, such as Hippo and PI3K/AKT. In conclusion, we suggested that P75CUX1 could serve as a potential prognostic indicator as well as a novel treatment target in malignant glioma.


2012 ◽  
Vol 111 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine A. Risebro ◽  
Louisa K. Petchey ◽  
Nicola Smart ◽  
John Gomes ◽  
James Clark ◽  
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2011 ◽  
Vol 105 (4) ◽  
pp. 565-574 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Gremel ◽  
D Ryan ◽  
M Rafferty ◽  
F Lanigan ◽  
S Hegarty ◽  
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Oncogene ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (31) ◽  
pp. 4600-4608 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Tomida ◽  
K Yanagisawa ◽  
K Koshikawa ◽  
Y Yatabe ◽  
T Mitsudomi ◽  
...  
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Development ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 126 (17) ◽  
pp. 3795-3809 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Acampora ◽  
G.R. Merlo ◽  
L. Paleari ◽  
B. Zerega ◽  
M.P. Postiglione ◽  
...  

The Dlx5 gene encodes a Distal-less-related DNA-binding homeobox protein first expressed during early embryonic development in anterior regions of the mouse embryo. In later developmental stages, it appears in the branchial arches, the otic and olfactory placodes and their derivatives, in restricted brain regions, in all extending appendages and in all developing bones. We have created a null allele of the mouse Dlx5 gene by replacing exons I and II with the E. coli lacZ gene. Heterozygous mice appear normal. Beta-galactosidase activity in Dlx5+/− embryos and newborn animals reproduces the known pattern of expression of the gene. Homozygous mutants die shortly after birth with a swollen abdomen. They present a complex phenotype characterised by craniofacial abnormalities affecting derivatives of the first four branchial arches, severe malformations of the vestibular organ, a delayed ossification of the roof of the skull and abnormal osteogenesis. No obvious defect was observed in the patterning of limbs and other appendages. The defects observed in Dlx5−/− mutant animals suggest multiple and independent roles of this gene in the patterning of the branchial arches, in the morphogenesis of the vestibular organ and in osteoblast differentiation.


Author(s):  
José-Luis Castrillo ◽  
Lars E. Theill ◽  
Mordechai Bodner ◽  
Michael Karin

2018 ◽  
Vol 143 (6) ◽  
pp. 454-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohong Wang ◽  
Bishun Ye ◽  
Xiangpeng Kang ◽  
Ting Zhou ◽  
Tongfei Lai

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit ripening is a complex genetic trait correlating with notable fruit phenotypic, physiologic, and biochemical changes. Transcription factors (TFs) play crucial roles during this process. LeHB-1, an HD-zip homeobox protein, is a ripening-related TF and acts as an important regulator of fruit ripening. However, the detailed biochemical and molecular basis of LeHB-1 on tomato fruit ripening is unclear. In the current study, the biologic functions of LeHB-1 were determined by a potato virus X (PVX)-mediated gene-silencing approach. The results indicate that PVX-induced LeHB-1 silencing in tomato could decrease pigment accumulation and delay fruit ripening. Compared with controls, nonripening flesh retains a greater pH value and a lesser anthocyanin content. By evaluating expression levels of genes related to tomato fruit ripening, we inferred that LeHB-1 located at the downstream of LeMADS-RIN-mediated regulatory network. In addition, LeHB-1 silencing mainly disturbed phytoene desaturation and isomerization, and led to a decrease in trans-lycopene accumulation, but did not influence flavonoid biosynthesis directly in tomato fruit. The findings provide a theoretical foundation for illustrating the biologic functions of LeHB-1 in tomato fruit ripening and quality.


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