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- Title
The human PTGR1 gene expression is controlled by TE-derived Z-DNA forming sequence cooperating with miR-6867-5p.
- Authors
Lee, Du Hyeong; Bae, Woo Hyeon; Ha, Hongseok; Kim, Woo Ryung; Park, Eun Gyung; Lee, Yun Ju; Kim, Jung-min; Shin, Hae Jin; Kim, Heui-Soo
- Abstract
Z-DNA, a well-known non-canonical form of DNA involved in gene regulation, is often found in gene promoters. Transposable elements (TEs), which make up 45% of the human genome, can move from one location to another within the genome. TEs play various biological roles in host organisms, and like Z-DNA, can influence transcriptional regulation near promoter regions. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small non-coding RNA molecules that play a critical role in the regulation of gene expression. Although TEs can generate Z-DNA and miRNAs can bind to Z-DNA, how these factors affect gene transcription has yet to be elucidated. Here, we identified potential Z-DNA forming sequence (ZFS), including TE-derived ZFS, in the promoter of prostaglandin reductase 1 (PTGR1) by data analysis. The transcriptional activity of these ZFS in PTGR1 was confirmed using dual-luciferase reporter assays. In addition, we discovered a novel ZFS-binding miRNA (miR-6867-5p) that suppressed PTGR1 expression by targeting to ZFS. In conclusion, these findings suggest that ZFS, including TE-derived ZFS, can regulate PTGR1 gene expression and that miR-6867-5p can suppress PTGR1 by interacting with ZFS.
- Subjects
GENE expression; GENETIC regulation; HUMAN genes; NON-coding RNA; HUMAN genome
- Publication
Scientific Reports, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2045-2322
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/s41598-024-55332-x