The Role of Skp1-Cul1-F-box Ubiquitin Ligases in Src-Stimulated Estrogen Receptor Proteolysis and Estrogen Receptor Target Gene Expression

Abstract

Estrogen triggers transactivation coupled estrogen receptor (ER ) proteolysis, but mechanisms thereof remain obscure. Present data link estrogen:ER -driven transcription with cell cycle progression. Here, we identify SKP2 as a late-acting coactivator that drives ER targets to promote G1-to-S progression. Data support a model in which estrogen-activated ER phosphorylation, to prime ER -SCFSKP2 binding in late G1. SKP2 activates ER ubiquitylation and proteolysis. Putative late ER targets were identified by expression profiling. SKP2 knockdown attenuated E2F-1 and BLM induction. SKP2 overexpression enhanced estrogen-induced E2F-1 and BLM expression. SKP2 knockdown impaired estrogen-stimulated ER , SKP2, SRC3 and RNA polymerase II recruitment to E2F-1 and BLM promoters. SKP2 serves as dual ER E3 ligase/coactivator for late-activated target genes, revealing a novel mechanism whereby ER /SCFSKP2 transactivation of E2F-1 feeds forward to drive G1-to-S.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA601038

Entities

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  • Wen Zhou

Organizations

  • University of Miami

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Molecular Biology
  • Oncology
  • Proteins

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  • Biology

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