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Gene expression analysis to identify Runx1 target genes in B-cell progenitors

ABSTRACT: The t(12;21) chromosomal translocation, targeting the gene encoding the RUNX1 transcription factor, is observed in 25% of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and is an initiating event in the disease. To elucidate the mechanism by which RUNX1 disruption initiates leukemogenesis, we investigated its normal role in murine B-cell development. Gene expression analysis and genome-wide Runx1-occupancy studies support the hypothesis that Runx1 reinforces the transcription factor network in B-cell progenitors governing early B-cell survival and development . 1) To identify Runx1 target genes in early B-cell progenitors, we used a whole genome microarray for analyzing the gene expression profile in a proB-cell line [BMiFLT3(15-3)] engineered to overexpresses the Runx1 transcription factor fused to the ligand binding domain of the estrogen receptor. The use of an inducible Runx1 fusion protein allowed specific translocation of Runx1 into the nucleus activation of Runx1 target genes. 2) To identify Runx1 target genes in early B-cell progenitors, we used a whole genome microarray for analyzing the gene expression profiles of proB-cells (CD19+/B220med/CD93+) isolated from Runx1+/+Cd79ahCre/+ and Runx1fl/flCd79ahCre/+ mice. Two independent experiments were peformed.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

SUBMITTER: Neele Kriebitzsch

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-45424 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress

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Project description:Disrupting mutations of the RUNX1 gene are found in 10% of patients with myelodysplasia (MDS) and 30% of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Previous studies have revealed an increase in hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and multipotent progenitor (MPP) cells in conditional Runx1-knockout (KO) mice, but the molecular mechanism is unresolved. We investigated the myeloid progenitor (MP) compartment in KO mice, arguing that disruptions at the HSC/MPP level may be amplified in downstream cells. We demonstrate that the MP compartment is increased more than fivefold in Runx1 KO mice, with a prominent skewing toward megakaryocyte (Meg) progenitors. Runx1- deficient granulocyte-macrophage progenitors are characterized by increased cloning capacity, impaired development into mature cells, and HSC and Meg transcription signatures. An HSC/MPP subpopulation expressing Meg markers was also increased in Runx1-deficient mice. Rescue experiments coupled with transcriptome analysis and Runx1 DNA-binding assays demonstrated that commitment is marked by Runx1 suppression of genes encoding adherence and motility proteins (Tek, Jam3, Plxnc1, Pcdh7, and Selp) that support HSCâMeg interactions with the BM niche. In vitro assays confirmed that enforced Tek expression in HSCs/MPPs increases Meg output. Interestingly, besides this key repressor function of Runx1 to control lineage decisions and cell numbers in progenitors, our study also revealed a critical activating function in erythroblast differentiation, in addition to its known importance in Meg and granulocyte/monocyte (G/M) maturation. Thus both repressor and activator functions of Runx1 at multiple hematopoietic stages and lineages likely contribute to the tumor suppressor activity in MDS and AML. GMP were isolated either from Runx1+/+-Tg(vav-Cre) and Runx1fl/fl-Tg(vav-Cre) mice or from mice transplanted with Runx1fl/fl-Tg(vav-Cre) progenitors engineered to express GFP with RUNX1-ERt2 or ERt2. RUNX1-ERt2 activity was induced by i.p. injection of tamoxifen on 3 consecutive days prior to GMP isolation.

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Gene expression analysis to identify Runx1 target genes in B-cell progenitors

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