Abstract
PCIF1 is a TRAF and POZ domain containing nuclear factor that interacts with and inhibits transactivation of pancreatic homeodomain transcription factor PDX-1. Here, we demonstrate interaction of endogenous PDX-1 and PCIF1 in MIN6 insulinoma cells. Within PCIF1, the TRAF and POZ domains are both required for physical and functional interaction with the C-terminus of PDX-1, whereas the C-terminal domain of PCIF1 directs its nuclear localization. A human PDX-1 mutation associated with diabetes, E224K, disrupts the ability of PCIF1 to inhibit PDX-1 transactivation, suggesting that the interaction between PDX-1 and PCIF1 is required for normal glucose homeostasis. Inhibition of transactivation occurs by a mechanism distinct from the classical role of POZ domains to recruit co-repressors and histone deacetylases. Understanding the functional roles of PCIF1 domains may have application to therapeutic β-cell replacement strategies involving PDX-1 for the treatment of diabetes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 6701-6706 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | FEBS Letters |
Volume | 580 |
Issue number | 28-29 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 11 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Development
- Diabetes
- Insulin
- Islet
- MODY
- Pancreas
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biophysics
- Structural Biology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Cell Biology