Chromatin-remodeling factor INI1/hSNF5/BAF47 is involved in activation of the colony stimulating factor 1 promoter

Mol Cells. 2005 Oct 31;20(2):183-8.

Abstract

INI1/hSNF5/BAF47 is a core component of the hSWI/ SNF ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling complex, and it has been implicated in regulating gene expression, cell division and tumorigenesis. We investigated whether INI1/hSNF5/BAF47 functions in activation of the colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF1) promoter in HeLa cells. Overexpression of INI1/hSNF5/BAF47 promoted CSF1 transcription, and siRNA targeting INI1/hSNF5/ BAF47 (siINI1) strongly inhibited the activity of the CSF1 promoter. We demonstrated that all conserved domains of INI1/hSNF5/BAF47 are needed for CSF1 transcription. ChIP experiment showed that INI1/ hSNF5/BAF47 is recruited to the region of the CSF1 promoter. Taken together, these results indicate that INI1/hSNF5/BAF47 is involved in activation of the CSF1 promoter.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Culture Techniques
  • Chromatin Assembly and Disassembly / genetics
  • Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / antagonists & inhibitors
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / genetics
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / physiology*
  • Gene Expression Regulation / physiology*
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor / biosynthesis
  • Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor / genetics*
  • Plasmids / genetics
  • Promoter Regions, Genetic
  • RNA, Messenger / biosynthesis
  • RNA, Messenger / genetics
  • RNA, Small Interfering / genetics
  • Repressor Proteins / genetics
  • Repressor Proteins / metabolism*
  • SMARCB1 Protein
  • Transcription Factors / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Transcription Factors / genetics
  • Transcription Factors / physiology*
  • Transcription, Genetic / physiology

Substances

  • Chromosomal Proteins, Non-Histone
  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • RNA, Messenger
  • RNA, Small Interfering
  • Repressor Proteins
  • SMARCB1 Protein
  • SMARCB1 protein, human
  • Transcription Factors
  • Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor