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hRPB11 is a core subunit of RNA polymerase II (pol II) specifically down-regulated on doxorubicin (dox) treatment. Levels of this protein profoundly affect cell differentiation, cell proliferation, and tumorigenicity in vivo. Here we describe Che-1, a novel human protein that interacts with hRPB11. Che-1 possesses a domain of high homology with Escherichia coli RNA polymerase final sigma-factor 70 and SV40 large T antigen. In addition, we report that Che-1 interacts with the retinoblastoma susceptibility gene (Rb) by two distinct domains. Functionally, we demonstrate that Che-1 represses the growth suppression function of Rb, counteracting the inhibitory action of Rb on the trans-activation function of E2F1. These results identify a novel protein that binds Rb and the core of pol II, and suggest that Che-1 may be part of transcription regulatory complex.
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PMID:Identification of a novel partner of RNA polymerase II subunit 11, Che-1, which interacts with and affects the growth suppression function of Rb. 1078 44

Che-1 is a recently identified human RNA polymerase II binding protein involved in the regulation of gene transcription and cell proliferation. We previously demonstrated that Che-1 inhibits the Rb growth-suppressing function by interfering with Rb-mediated HDAC1 recruitment on E2F target gene promoters. By hybridization of cancer profile arrays, we found that Che-1 expression is strongly down-regulated in several tumors, including colon and kidney carcinomas, compared with the relative normal tissues. Consistent with these data, Che-1 overexpression inhibits proliferation of HCT116 and LoVo human colon carcinoma cell lines by activation of the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p21WAF1/Cip1 in a p53-independent manner and by promoting growth arrest at the G1 phase of the cell cycle. Che-1 activates p21WAF1/Cip1 by displacing histone deacetylase (HDAC)1 from the Sp1 binding sites of the p21WAF1/Cip1 gene promoter and accumulating acetylated histone H3 on these sites. Accordingly, Che-1-specific RNA interference negatively affects p21WAF1/Cip1 transactivation and increases cell proliferation in HCT116 cells. Taken together, our results indicate that Che-1 can be considered a general HDAC1 competitor and its down-regulation is involved in colon carcinoma cell proliferation.
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PMID:Che-1 arrests human colon carcinoma cell proliferation by displacing HDAC1 from the p21WAF1/CIP1 promoter. 1284 90

We recently identified and cloned a novel human gene, Che-1, whose product interacts with both RNA polymerase II and the retinoblastoma gene product (Rb). Furthermore, we found that Che-1 overexpression counteracts the growth inhibitory effects of Rb, regulating in such way both transcription and cell proliferation. In this paper, we describe the genomic organization of the mouse orthologous Che-1 gene and its promoter region. The promoter is TATA less and presents several potential transcription factor-binding motifs. Importantly, we showed that Che-1 expression is regulated by a negative feedback mechanism, in which this protein is present on its own promoter repressing transcription.
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PMID:Genomic structure and transcriptional regulation of Che-1, a novel partner of Rb. 1463 92

Apoptosis-antagonizing transcription factor (AATF), also termed Che-1, was identified as interacting protein of Dlk/ZIP kinase and RNA polymerase II, respectively. Che-1 has additionally been shown to bind Rb, thereby activating transcription factor E2F and promoting cell cycle progression. Moreover, AATF enhances steroid receptor-mediated transactivation in a hormone- and dose-dependent manner (Leister, P., Burgdorf, S., and Scheidtmann, K. H., (2003) Signal Transduction 3, 18-25). These data suggest that AATF exerts its functions through interaction with different transcription factors. In search of novel interaction partners of AATF, we identified the tumor susceptibility gene product TSG101, which had also been recognized as a co-regulator of nuclear hormone receptors. Interestingly, TSG101 and AATF functioned as cooperative coactivators in androgen receptor-mediated transcription. Because TSG101 was also shown to play a role in regulation of ubiquitin conjugation, we asked whether its coactivating function might be linked to ubiquitination. Indeed, TSG101 enhanced monoubiquitination of the androgen receptor in a ligand-dependent manner, and this correlated with enhanced transactivating capacity. Furthermore, a dominant-negative mutant of ubiquitin preventing polyubiquitination also stimulated androgen receptor-mediated transcription, which in this case could not be enhanced by TSG101. We propose that TSG101 activates androgen receptor-induced transcription by transient stabilization of the monoubiquitinated state, thus revealing a novel regulatory mechanism for nuclear receptors.
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PMID:TSG101 interacts with apoptosis-antagonizing transcription factor and enhances androgen receptor-mediated transcription by promoting its monoubiquitination. 1476 44

Che-1 is a RNA polymerase II-binding protein involved in the transcription of E2F target genes and induction of cell proliferation. Here we show that Che-1 contributes to DNA damage response and that its depletion sensitizes cells to anticancer agents. The checkpoint kinases ATM/ATR and Chk2 interact with Che-1 and promote its phosphorylation and accumulation in response to DNA damage. These Che-1 modifications induce a specific recruitment of Che-1 on the TP53 and p21 promoters. Interestingly, it has a profound effect on the basal expression of p53, which is preserved following DNA damage. Notably, Che-1 contributes to the maintenance of the G2/M checkpoint induced by DNA damage. These findings identify a mechanism by which checkpoint kinases regulate responses to DNA damage.
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PMID:Che-1 phosphorylation by ATM/ATR and Chk2 kinases activates p53 transcription and the G2/M checkpoint. 1715 88

Che-1 is a RNA polymerase II binding protein involved in the transcriptional regulation of E2F target-genes and in cell proliferation. Recently, it has been shown that Che-1 accumulates in cells responding to genotoxic agents, such as Doxorubicin and ionizing radiations. The DNA damage-activated checkpoint kinases ATM and Chk2 interact with and phosphorylate Che-1, enhancing its accumulation and stability, and promoting Che-1-mediated transcription of p53-responsive genes and of p53 itself, as evidenced by microarray analysis. This transcriptional response is suppressed by expression of a Che-1 mutant lacking ATM and Chk2 phosphorylation amino acid residues, or by depletion of Che-1 by RNA silencing. In addition, chromatin immunoprecipitation analysis has shown that Che-1 is released from the E2F-target genes and recruited to the p21 and p53 promoters after DNA damage. Lastly, Che-1 contributes to the maintenance of the G2/M checkpoint in response to genotoxic stresses. These findings identify a new mechanism by which the checkpoint kinases regulate, via the novel effector Che-1, the p53 pathway.
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PMID:Che-1: a new effector of checkpoints signaling. 1737 93

We have previously demonstrated that DNA damage leads to stabilization and accumulation of Che-1, an RNA polymerase II-binding protein that plays an important role in transcriptional activation of p53 and in maintenance of the G(2)/M checkpoint. Here we show that Che-1 is down-regulated during the apoptotic process. We found that the E3 ligase HMD2 physically and functionally interacts with Che-1 and promotes its degradation via the ubiquitin-dependent proteasomal system. Furthermore, we found that in response to apoptotic stimuli Che-1 interacts with the peptidyl-prolyl isomerase Pin1 and that conformational changes generated by Pin1 are required for Che-1/HDM2 interaction. Notably, a Che-1 mutant lacking the capacity to bind Pin1 exhibits an increased half-life and this correlates with a diminished apoptosis in response to genotoxic stress. Our results establish Che-1 as a new Pin1 and HDM2 target and confirm its important role in the cellular response to DNA damage.
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PMID:The prolyl isomerase Pin1 affects Che-1 stability in response to apoptotic DNA damage. 1746 7

Che-1 is a RNA polymerase II binding protein involved in the transcriptional regulation of E2F target genes and in cell proliferation. Recently, it has been shown that Che-1 accumulates in cells responding to genotoxic agents such as Doxorubicin and ionizing radiation. The DNA damage-activated checkpoint kinases ATM and Chk2 interact with and phosphorylate Che-1, enhancing its accumulation and stability, and promoting Che-1-mediated transcription of p53-responsive genes and of p53 itself, as evidenced by microarray analysis. This transcriptional response is suppressed by expression of a Che-1 mutant lacking ATM and Chk2 phosphorylation amino acid residues, or by depletion of Che-1 by RNA silencing. In addition, chromatin immunoprecipitation analysis has shown that Che-1 is released from E2F target genes and recruited to the p21 and p53 promoters after DNA damage. Che-1 contributes to the maintenance of the G2/M checkpoint in response to genotoxic stress. These findings identify a new mechanism by which the checkpoint kinases regulate, via the novel effector Che-1, the p53 pathway. Lastly, increasing evidence suggests that Che-1 may be involved in apoptotic signaling in neural tissues. In cortical neurons, Che-1 exhibits anti-apoptotic activity, protecting cells from neuronal damage induced by amyloid beta-peptide. In cerebellar granule neurons, Che-1 interacts with Tau in the cytoplasmic compartment and this interaction is modulated during neuronal apoptosis. Finally, Che-1 directly interacts with the neuronal cell-death inducer "NRAGE" which downregulates endogenous Che-1 by targeting it for proteasome-dependent degradation. These findings identify Che-1 as a novel cytoprotective factor against apoptotic insults and suggest that Che-1 may represent a potential target for therapeutic application.
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PMID:The anti-apoptotic factor Che-1/AATF links transcriptional regulation, cell cycle control, and DNA damage response. 1763 35

Che-1/AATF (Che-1) was originally characterized as an interacting protein for RNA polymerase II. In addition to transcriptional regulation, the evidence suggests that Che-1 has a viral factor-like S phase promoting role in counteracting Rb repression to facilitate E2F-dependent transactivation during G1-S transition. Recently, Che-1 was found to play an important role in the DNA damage response and cell-cycle checkpoint control. Genetic studies in mice revealed that Che-1 is essential for preimplantation development and the establishment of embryonic gene expression. Importantly, several findings showed that Che-1 participates in inhibiting apoptotic process. Thus, Che-1 emerges as an important adaptor that connects transcriptional regulation, cell-cycle progression, checkpoint control, and apoptosis.
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PMID:Che-1/AATF, a multivalent adaptor connecting transcriptional regulation, checkpoint control, and apoptosis. 1771 82

Che-1 is a RNA polymerase II binding protein involved in the regulation of gene transcription and, in response to DNA damage, promotes p53 transcription. In this study, we investigated whether Che-1 regulates mutant p53 expression. We found that Che-1 is required for sustaining mutant p53 expression in several cancer cell lines, and that Che-1 depletion by siRNA induces apoptosis both in vitro and in vivo. Notably, loss of Che-1 activates DNA damage checkpoint response and induces transactivation of p73. Therefore, these findings underline the important role that Che-1 has in survival of cells expressing mutant p53.
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PMID:Che-1 promotes tumor cell survival by sustaining mutant p53 transcription and inhibiting DNA damage response activation. 2070 54


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