Sequence analysis of bovine C/EBPδ gene and its adipogenic effects on fibroblasts

Mol Biol Rep. 2014 Jan;41(1):251-7. doi: 10.1007/s11033-013-2858-y. Epub 2013 Nov 9.

Abstract

CCAAT/enhancer binding protein delta (C/EBPδ), an important transcriptional factor, regulates cell growth, differentiation and adipogenesis in humans and mice. However, we lack of directive information on the effects of C/EBPδ gene in bovine cells. In the present study, we cloned the CDS areas of bovine C/EBPδ gene and predicted its sequence characteristics. Moreover, we constructed the recombinant adenovirus plasmids of bovine C/EBPδ gene and harvested the subsequent adenoviruses to infect bovine primary fibroblasts. Oil Red O staining results showed lipid droplets accumulated gradually in the adenoviruses treated fibroblasts. Time course real-time PCR results indicated that over-expression of exogenous C/EBPδ regulated the mRNA expression levels of some key adipogenic genes, herein, activated the C/EBPα expression, increased lipoprotein lipase and fatty acid binding protein 4 mRNA expression levels, whereas inhibited leptin receptor gene. In conclusion, the present study demonstrates that the elevated C/EBPδ can induce the adipogenesis in the fibroblasts of cattle.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 3T3 Cells
  • Adipogenesis*
  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-alpha / genetics
  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-alpha / metabolism
  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-delta / genetics*
  • Cattle / genetics*
  • Fibroblasts / physiology*
  • Gene Expression
  • Gene Expression Regulation
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Mice
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • PPAR gamma / genetics
  • PPAR gamma / metabolism
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA

Substances

  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-alpha
  • PPAR gamma
  • CCAAT-Enhancer-Binding Protein-delta