Proteomic and genomic analysis of PITX2 interacting and regulating networks

FEBS Lett. 2009 Feb 18;583(4):638-42. doi: 10.1016/j.febslet.2009.01.028. Epub 2009 Jan 25.

Abstract

Pituitary homeobox 2 (PITX2) is a homeodomain transcription factor that has a substantial role in cell proliferation and differentiation in various tissues. In this report, we have conducted a systematic study, using proteomic and genomic approaches, to characterize PITX2-interacting proteins and PITX2-regulating genes. We identified four novel PITX2-associated protein partners Y box binding factor-1, heterogeneous ribonucleoprotein K, nucleolin and heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein U in mass spectrometry analysis. We also found that overexpression of PITX2 upregulated 868 genes (2-25-fold) and downregulated 191 genes (2-15-fold) in DNA microarray analysis. These data provide an insightful perspective for further studying PITX2 function and mechanism of action.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Binding Sites
  • Cell Line
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Genomics*
  • Homeobox Protein PITX2
  • Homeodomain Proteins / analysis*
  • Homeodomain Proteins / genetics
  • Homeodomain Proteins / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Kidney / cytology
  • Protein Binding
  • Proteomics*
  • Transcription Factors / analysis*
  • Transcription Factors / genetics
  • Transcription Factors / metabolism*
  • Transfection

Substances

  • Homeodomain Proteins
  • Transcription Factors