Virological and cellular roles of the transcriptional coactivator LEDGF/p75

Curr Top Microbiol Immunol. 2009:339:125-46. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-02175-6_7.

Abstract

The chromatin-associated cellular proteins LEDGF/p75 and LEDGF/p52 have been implicated in transcriptional regulation, cell survival and autoimmunity. LEDGF/p75 also appears to act as a chromatin-docking factor or receptor for HIV-1 and other lentiviruses and to play a role in leukemogenesis. For both the viral and cellular roles of this protein, a key feature is its ability to act as a molecular adaptor and tether proteins to the chromatin fiber. This chapter reviews the emerging roles of LEDGF/p75 and LEDGF/p52 in diverse cellular processes and disease states.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Animals
  • Cell Survival
  • Chromatin / metabolism
  • HIV-1 / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / genetics
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / physiology*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Transcription, Genetic

Substances

  • Chromatin
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins
  • lens epithelium-derived growth factor