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A transcriptionally active pRb-E2F1-P/CAF signaling pathway is central to TGFβ-mediated apoptosis.


ABSTRACT: Transforming growth factor-β (TGFβ) modulates the expression of multiple apoptotic target genes; however, a common and central signaling pathway, acting downstream of TGFβ and leading to cell death, has yet to be uncovered. Here, we show that TGFβ-induced apoptosis in cancer cells requires the transcription factor E2F1 (E2 promoter-binding factor 1). Using the E2F1 knockout mouse model, we also found E2F1 to be required for TGFβ-mediated apoptosis in normal cells. Moreover, we found TGFβ to increase E2F1 protein stability, acting at the post-translational level. We further investigated the molecular mechanisms by which E2F1 contributes to TGFβ-mediated apoptosis and found that TGFβ treatment led to the formation of a transcriptionally active E2F1-pRb-P/CAF complex on multiple TGFβ pro-apoptotic target gene promoters, thereby activating their transcription. Together, our findings define a novel process of gene activation by the TGFβ-E2F1 signaling axis and highlight E2F1 as a central mediator of the TGFβ apoptotic program.

SUBMITTER: Korah J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3481134 | biostudies-other | 2012 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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