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- Title
Nfatc1 Is a Functional Transcriptional Factor Mediating Nell-1-Induced Runx3 Upregulation in Chondrocytes.
- Authors
Li, Chenshuang; Zheng, Zhong; Zhang, Xinli; Asatrian, Greg; Chen, Eric; Song, Richard; Culiat, Cymbeline; Ting, Kang; Soo, Chia
- Abstract
Neural EGFL like 1 (Nell-1) is essential for chondrogenic differentiation, maturation, and regeneration. Our previous studies have demonstrated that Nell-1's pro-chondrogenic activities are predominantly reliant upon runt-related transcription factor 3 (Runx3)-mediated Indian hedgehog (Ihh) signaling. Here, we identify the nuclear factor of activated T-cells 1 (Nfatc1) as the key transcriptional factor mediating the Nell-1 → Runx3 signal transduction in chondrocytes. Using chromatin immunoprecipitation assay, we were able to determine that Nfatc1 binds to the -833--810 region of the Runx3-promoter in response to Nell-1 treatment. By revealing the Nell-1 → Nfatc1 → Runx3→Ihh cascade, we demonstrate the involvement of Nfatc1, a nuclear factor of activated T-cells, in chondrogenesis, while providing innovative insights into developing a novel therapeutic strategy for cartilage regeneration and other chondrogenesis-related conditions.
- Subjects
CHONDROGENESIS; TRANSCRIPTION factors; T cells; CHROMATIN; IMMUNOPRECIPITATION
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018, Vol 19, Issue 1, p168
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ijms19010168