GlcNAcylation of histone H2B facilitates its monoubiquitination [Affymetrix data]
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ABSTRACT: We have found that histone H2B is GlcNAcylated at residue S112 by O-GlcNAc transferase and that H2B S112 GlcNAcylation fluctuates in response to extracellular glucose level. We have also found that H2B S112 GlcAcylation promotes H2B K120 ubiquitination. To investigate whether these histone modification correlate to transcriptional activation, we performed comprehensive gene expression analysis using Affymetrix GeneChip in HeLa cell cultured with different conditions, i.e. without glucose, with glucose and with FBS.
Project description:We have found that histone H2B is GlcNAcylated at residue S112 by O-GlcNAc transferase and that H2B S112 GlcNAcylation fluctuates in response to extracellular glucose level. We have also found that H2B S112 GlcAcylation promotes H2B K120 ubiquitination. To investigate whether these histone modification correlate to transcriptional activation, we performed comprehensive gene expression analysis using Affymetrix GeneChip in HeLa cell cultured with different conditions, i.e. without glucose, with glucose and with FBS. HeLa cells were cultured in DMEM with the following three conditions, 1) DMEM without glucose for 24 hours, 2) DMEM without glucose for 24 hours and followed by treatment with 4.5 g/L glucose for another 24 hours, 3) normal culture condition (DMEM with FBS). Total RNA was purified from these cells and each RNA was linearly amplified and hybridized to Affymetrix GeneChip.
Project description:We report that histone GlcNAcylation of H2B S112 is a vital histone modification which facilitates histone monoubiquitination (ub). In a genome-wide analysis, H2B S112 GlcNAcylation sites were observed widely distributed over entire chromosomes including transcribed gene loci, together with co-localization of H2B S112 GlcNAcylation and K120 ub. Examination of H2B S112 GlcNAc and H2B K120 ub in HeLa S3 cells
Project description:We report that histone GlcNAcylation of H2B S112 is a vital histone modification which facilitates histone monoubiquitination (ub). In a genome-wide analysis, H2B S112 GlcNAcylation sites were observed widely distributed over entire chromosomes including transcribed gene loci, together with co-localization of H2B S112 GlcNAcylation and K120 ub.
Project description:This SuperSeries is composed of the following subset Series: GSE33049: GlcNAcylation of histone H2B facilitates its monoubiquitination [Illumina Genome Analyzer data] GSE33050: GlcNAcylation of histone H2B facilitates its monoubiquitination [Affymetrix data] Refer to individual Series
Project description:OGT (O-GlcNAc transferase) is the distinctive enzyme responsible for catalyzing O-GlcNAc to the serine or threonine residues of thousands of cytoplasm and nuclear proteins that are involved in DNA damage, RNA splicing, and transcription preinitiation and initiation complex assembly. However, the molecular mechanism by OGT regulating gene transcription remains elusive. Using proximity labeling based mass spectrometry, we searched for functional partners of OGT and found that Dot1L, the conserved and unique histone methyltransferase mediated histone H3 lys79 methylation required for gene transcription, DNA damage repair, cell proliferation, and embryo development, interacts with OGT. Although this specific interaction does not regulate the enzymatic activity of Dot1L, it facilitates OGT-dependent histones O-GlcNAcylation. Moreover, OGT associates with Dot1L at transcription start sites, and depleting Dot1L decreased OGT associated with chromatin globally. Notably, downregulation of Dot1L reduces the levels of histone H2B S112 O-GlcNAcylation and histone H2B K120 ubiquitination in vivo, which are associated with gene transcription regulation. Taken together, these results reveal a Dot1L-dependent O-GlcNAcylation of chromatin.
Project description:TET2 directly interacts with OGT, which is important for the chromatin association of OGT in vivo. Although this specific interaction does not regulate the enzymatic activity of TET2, it facilitates OGT-dependent histone O-GlcNAcylation. Moreover, OGT associates with TET2 at transcription starting sites (TSS). Down-regulation of TET2 reduces the amount of H2B S112 GlcNAc marks in vivo, which are associated with gene transcription regulation.
Project description:TET2 directly interacts with OGT, which is important for the chromatin association of OGT in vivo. Although this specific interaction does not regulate the enzymatic activity of TET2, it facilitates OGT-dependent histone O-GlcNAcylation. Moreover, OGT associates with TET2 at transcription starting sites (TSS). Down-regulation of TET2 reduces the amount of H2B S112 GlcNAc marks in vivo, which are associated with gene transcription regulation. We found that OGT interacts with TET2 tightly. Using ChIP-seq with specific antibodies, we tested the co-localization of TET2 and OGT in genome level.
Project description:Chromatin reorganization is governed by multiple post-translational modifications of chromosomal proteins and DNA. These histone modifications are reversible, dynamic events that can regulate DNA-driven cellular processes. However, the molecular mechanisms that coordinate histone modification patterns remain largely unknown. In metazoans, reversible protein modification by O-linked N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) is catalysed by two enzymes, O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) and O-GlcNAcase (OGA). However, the significance of GlcNAcylation in chromatin reorganization remains elusive. Here we report that histone H2B is GlcNAcylated at residue S112 by OGT in vitro and in living cells. Histone GlcNAcylation fluctuated in response to extracellular glucose through the hexosamine biosynthesis pathway (HBP). H2B S112 GlcNAcylation promotes K120 monoubiquitination, in which the GlcNAc moiety can serve as an anchor for a histone H2B ubiquitin ligase. H2B S112 GlcNAc was localized to euchromatic areas on fly polytene chromosomes. In a genome-wide analysis, H2B S112 GlcNAcylation sites were observed widely distributed over chromosomes including transcribed gene loci, with some sites co-localizing with H2B K120 monoubiquitination. These findings suggest that H2B S112 GlcNAcylation is a histone modification that facilitates H2BK120 monoubiquitination, presumably for transcriptional activation.
Project description:Gonadal trans-differentiation from ovary to testis occurs in a same individual, suggesting a role of epigenetic regulation. However, histone modifications concerning the sex reversal process remain elusive. Here, we report a developmental atlas of histone modifications in the gonadal differentiation, including acetylation, methylation, and ubiquitination, using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). We provided a detail distribution map of these modification sites including novel histone modifications along histones H2a, H2b, H3, and H4, and revealed their relationship with types of gonadal differentiation. We then determined a testis-enriched histone modification site, H2b monoubiquitination at K120, and its association with spermatogenesis. ChIP-seq demonstrated that the modification was highly enriched in the male sex-determining gene dmrt1, in particular association with its exon regions, suggesting its role in transcriptional elongation of dmrt1 in testis. Together, these data not only provide a new resource for epigenetic study in gonadal development, but also define an association of histone modifications in gonadal differentiation from ovary to testis.
Project description:We report genome-wide distribution of newly discovered O-GlcNAcylated H4 at threonine 71 (H4T71Gc) in mouse embryonic stem cells (mESCs, J1 line) cultured in 25 mM glucose (mESCs-25mMG) or 1 mM glucose (mESCs-1mMG) condition, human embryonic stem cells (hESCs, H9) and human induced-pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs, 201B7). We found that H4T71Gc preferentially localize to gene regions, especially those with relatively high expression levels. Interestingly, the localized gene region of H4T71Gc changes in response to changes in extracellular glucose concentration. This study using ChIP-seq analysis provides genomic distribution of novel histone O-GlcNAcylation in mouse and human pluripotent stem cells.