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β-Estradiol-dependent activation of the JAK/STAT pathway requires p/CIP and CARM1
Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Cell Research
  • N. Coughlan, Western University
  • G. Thillainadesan, Western University
  • J. Andrews, Western University
  • M. Isovic, Western University
  • J. Torchia, Western University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2013
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1016/j.bbamcr.2013.02.009
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Abstract

The steroid receptor coactivator p/CIP, also known as SRC-3, is an oncogene commonly amplified in breast and ovarian cancers. p/CIP is known to associate with coactivator arginine methyltransferase 1 (CARM1) on select estrogen responsive genes. We have shown, using a ChIP-on-chip approach, that in response to stimulation with 17β-estradiol (E2), the p/CIP/CARM1 complex is recruited to 204 proximal promoters in MCF-7 cells. Many of the complex target genes have been previously implicated in signaling pathways related to oncogenesis. Jak2, a member of the Jak/Stat signaling cascade, is one of the direct E2-dependent targets of the p/CIP/CARM1 complex. Following E2-treatment, histone modifications at the Jak2 promoter are reflective of a transcriptionally permissive gene, and modest changes in RNA and protein expression lead us to suggest that an additional factor(s) may be required for a more notable transcriptional and functional response. Bioinformatic examination of the 204 proximal promoter sequences of p/CIP/CARM1 targets supports the idea that transcription factor crosstalk is likely the favored mechanism of E2-dependent p/CIP/CARM1 complex recruitment. This data may have implications towards understanding the oncogenic role of p/CIP in breast cancer and ultimately allow for the identification of new prognostic indicators and/or viable therapeutic targets. © 2013.

Citation Information
N. Coughlan, G. Thillainadesan, J. Andrews, M. Isovic, et al.. "β-Estradiol-dependent activation of the JAK/STAT pathway requires p/CIP and CARM1" Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Cell Research Vol. 1833 Iss. 6 (2013) p. 1463 - 1475
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/joseph-andrews/5/