Cell cycle progression is regulated by interactions betweencyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs). p21wAF1 is oneof the CIP/KIP family which inhibits CDKs activity. Increasedexpression of p21WAF1 may play an impo...Cell cycle progression is regulated by interactions betweencyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs). p21wAF1 is oneof the CIP/KIP family which inhibits CDKs activity. Increasedexpression of p21WAF1 may play an important role in thegrowth arrest induced in transformed calls. Although thestability of the p21wAF1 mRNA could be altered by differentsignals, cell differentiation and numerous influencingfactors. However, recent studies suggest that two knownmechanisms of epigenesis, i. e. gene inactivation bymethylation in promoter region and changes to an inactivechromatin by histone deacetylation, seem to be the bestcandidate mechanisms for inactivation of p21WAF1. To date,almost no coding region p21wAF1 mutations have been foundin tumor cells, despite extensive screening of hundreds ofvarious tumors. Hypermethylation of the p21WAF1 promoterregion may represent an alternative mechanism by which thep21WAF1/ClPl gene can be inactivated. The reduction of cellularDNMT protein levels also induces a corresponding rapidincrease in the cell cycle regulator p21wAF1 proteindemonstrating a regulatory link between DNMT and p21WAF1which is independent of methylation of DNA. Both histonehyperacetylation and hypoacetylation appear to be importantin the carcinoma process, and induction of the p21WAF1 geneby histone hyperacetylation may be a mechanism by whichdietary fiber prevents carcinogenesis. Here, we review theinfluence of histone acetylation and DNA methylation onp21WAF1 transcription, and affection of pathways or factorsassociated such as p53, E2A, Sp1 as well as several histonedeacetylation inhibitors.展开更多
DNA甲基化是哺乳动物细胞中最重要的表观遗传学修饰之一,大约70%—80%的CpG发生这种甲基化修饰.异常的甲基化在许多癌症中频发,启动子CpG岛的高甲基化作为普遍的失活机制介导抑癌基因沉默.甲基化信号由甲基化结合蛋白来转译,它们能够特...DNA甲基化是哺乳动物细胞中最重要的表观遗传学修饰之一,大约70%—80%的CpG发生这种甲基化修饰.异常的甲基化在许多癌症中频发,启动子CpG岛的高甲基化作为普遍的失活机制介导抑癌基因沉默.甲基化信号由甲基化结合蛋白来转译,它们能够特异性识别并结合至甲基化位点通过募集辅阻遏复合物例如组蛋白去乙酰化酶(Histone Deacetylase,HDAC)等建立沉默的染色质,从而在DNA甲基化和基因沉默中起桥梁作用.目前,哺乳动物中已鉴定出的甲基化结合蛋白有三类,分别是:MBD(Methyl-CpG-Binding Domain)、Kaiso以及SRA(Set and Ring finger-associated)家族.本文就这三大家族(以MBD为主)各自的结构、功能、结合甲基化DNA的特性以及它们在某些疾病发生中的作用做一综述.展开更多
Background:Epigenetic modifications,namely non-coding RNAs,DNA methylation,and histone modifications such as methylation,phosphorylation,acetylation,ubiquitylation,and sumoylation play a significant role in brain deve...Background:Epigenetic modifications,namely non-coding RNAs,DNA methylation,and histone modifications such as methylation,phosphorylation,acetylation,ubiquitylation,and sumoylation play a significant role in brain development.DNA methyltransferases,methyl-CpG binding proteins,and ten-eleven translocation proteins facilitate the maintenance,interpretation,and removal of DNA methylation,respectively.Different forms of methylation,including 5-methylcytosine,5-hydroxymethylcytosine,and other oxidized forms,have been detected by recently developed sequencing technologies.Emerging evidence suggests that the diversity of DNA methylation patterns in the brain plays a key role in fine-tuning and coordinating gene expression in the development,plasticity,and disorders of the mammalian central nervous system.Neural stem cells(NSCs),originating from the neuroepithelium,generate neurons and glial cells in the central nervous system and contribute to brain plasticity in the adult mammalian brain.Main body:Here,we summarized recent research in proteins responsible for the establishment,maintenance,interpretation,and removal of DNA methylation and those involved in the regulation of the proliferation and differentiation of NSCs.In addition,we discussed the interactions of chemicals with epigenetic pathways to regulate NSCs as well as the connections between proteins involved in DNA methylation and human diseases.Conclusion:Understanding the interplay between DNA methylation and NSCs in a broad biological context can facilitate the related studies and reduce potential misunderstanding.展开更多
文摘Cell cycle progression is regulated by interactions betweencyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs). p21wAF1 is oneof the CIP/KIP family which inhibits CDKs activity. Increasedexpression of p21WAF1 may play an important role in thegrowth arrest induced in transformed calls. Although thestability of the p21wAF1 mRNA could be altered by differentsignals, cell differentiation and numerous influencingfactors. However, recent studies suggest that two knownmechanisms of epigenesis, i. e. gene inactivation bymethylation in promoter region and changes to an inactivechromatin by histone deacetylation, seem to be the bestcandidate mechanisms for inactivation of p21WAF1. To date,almost no coding region p21wAF1 mutations have been foundin tumor cells, despite extensive screening of hundreds ofvarious tumors. Hypermethylation of the p21WAF1 promoterregion may represent an alternative mechanism by which thep21WAF1/ClPl gene can be inactivated. The reduction of cellularDNMT protein levels also induces a corresponding rapidincrease in the cell cycle regulator p21wAF1 proteindemonstrating a regulatory link between DNMT and p21WAF1which is independent of methylation of DNA. Both histonehyperacetylation and hypoacetylation appear to be importantin the carcinoma process, and induction of the p21WAF1 geneby histone hyperacetylation may be a mechanism by whichdietary fiber prevents carcinogenesis. Here, we review theinfluence of histone acetylation and DNA methylation onp21WAF1 transcription, and affection of pathways or factorsassociated such as p53, E2A, Sp1 as well as several histonedeacetylation inhibitors.
文摘DNA甲基化是哺乳动物细胞中最重要的表观遗传学修饰之一,大约70%—80%的CpG发生这种甲基化修饰.异常的甲基化在许多癌症中频发,启动子CpG岛的高甲基化作为普遍的失活机制介导抑癌基因沉默.甲基化信号由甲基化结合蛋白来转译,它们能够特异性识别并结合至甲基化位点通过募集辅阻遏复合物例如组蛋白去乙酰化酶(Histone Deacetylase,HDAC)等建立沉默的染色质,从而在DNA甲基化和基因沉默中起桥梁作用.目前,哺乳动物中已鉴定出的甲基化结合蛋白有三类,分别是:MBD(Methyl-CpG-Binding Domain)、Kaiso以及SRA(Set and Ring finger-associated)家族.本文就这三大家族(以MBD为主)各自的结构、功能、结合甲基化DNA的特性以及它们在某些疾病发生中的作用做一综述.
基金This work was supported by the Guangzhou Key Area Research and Development Project,No.202007030003the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.U1601228,81901288 and 31671475+5 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences,No.XDA16010305the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province,No.2017A030313786the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences of Chinese Academy of Sciences,No.QYZDB-SSW-SMC031the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences,No.154144KYSB20190034the Key Research&Development Program of Guangzhou Regenerative Medicine and Health Guangdong Laboratory,No.2018GZR110104008the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province,No.2017B030314056.
文摘Background:Epigenetic modifications,namely non-coding RNAs,DNA methylation,and histone modifications such as methylation,phosphorylation,acetylation,ubiquitylation,and sumoylation play a significant role in brain development.DNA methyltransferases,methyl-CpG binding proteins,and ten-eleven translocation proteins facilitate the maintenance,interpretation,and removal of DNA methylation,respectively.Different forms of methylation,including 5-methylcytosine,5-hydroxymethylcytosine,and other oxidized forms,have been detected by recently developed sequencing technologies.Emerging evidence suggests that the diversity of DNA methylation patterns in the brain plays a key role in fine-tuning and coordinating gene expression in the development,plasticity,and disorders of the mammalian central nervous system.Neural stem cells(NSCs),originating from the neuroepithelium,generate neurons and glial cells in the central nervous system and contribute to brain plasticity in the adult mammalian brain.Main body:Here,we summarized recent research in proteins responsible for the establishment,maintenance,interpretation,and removal of DNA methylation and those involved in the regulation of the proliferation and differentiation of NSCs.In addition,we discussed the interactions of chemicals with epigenetic pathways to regulate NSCs as well as the connections between proteins involved in DNA methylation and human diseases.Conclusion:Understanding the interplay between DNA methylation and NSCs in a broad biological context can facilitate the related studies and reduce potential misunderstanding.
