Samenvatting
Upstream ORFs (uORFs) are translational control elements found predominantly in transcripts of key regulatory genes. No mammalian genetic model exists to experimentally validate the physiological relevance of uORF-regulated translation initiation. We report that mice deficient for the CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein beta (C/EBPbeta) uORF initiation codon fail to initiate translation of the autoantagonistic LIP (liver inhibitory protein) C/EBPbeta isoform. C/EBPbeta(DeltauORF) mice show hyperactivation of acute-phase response genes, persistent repression of E2F-regulated genes, delayed and blunted S-phase entry of hepatocytes after partial hepatectomy, and impaired osteoclast differentiation. These data and the widespread prevalence of uORFs in mammalian transcriptomes suggest a comprehensive role of uORF-regulated translation in (patho)physiology.
Originele taal-2 | English |
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Pagina's (van-tot) | 15-20 |
Aantal pagina's | 6 |
Tijdschrift | Genes & Development |
Volume | 24 |
Nummer van het tijdschrift | 1 |
DOI's | |
Status | Published - 1-jan.-2010 |
Extern gepubliceerd | Ja |