Project description:In order to explore the potential mechanism of HNF4α in ICC, RNA-seq was performed to obtain differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between HuCCT-1 cells infected with AdGFP or AdHNF4α
Project description:A previous study from this laboratory demonstrated that up-regulating HNF4a could reverse the malignant phenotypes of HCC by inducing redifferentiation of HCC cells to hepatocytes. To study the mechanisms of the hepatic differentiation effect by HNF4α, we used the cDNA microarray to detect differential gene expression profiles of Hep3B infected with AdHNF4α and AdGFP. Expression profile analysis revealed that HNF4α positively regulated 1218 mRNAs and negatively regulated 1411 mRNAs for more than 2 times. The pathway analysis for the differential genes showed that the genes were involved in Complement and coagulation cascades, metabolism, Type II diabetes mellitus, Pathways in cancer etc.
Project description:Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor 4α (HNF4α), master regulator of hepatocyte differentiation, is regulated by two promoters (P1 and P2). P1-HNF4α but not P2-HNF4α is expressed in normal adult liver while both P1- and P2-HNF4α are expressed in fetal liver and liver cancer. To determine the physiological function of the HNF4α isoforms, we compared P2-HNF4α-expressing exon swap mice to wildtype (WT) using RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, proteomics, protein binding microarrays (PBMs) and metabolomics. P2-HNF4α orchestrates a distinct transcriptomic and metabolomic profile.
Project description:Hepatocyte Nuclear Factor 4α (HNF4α), master regulator of hepatocyte differentiation, is regulated by two promoters (P1 and P2). P1-HNF4α but not P2-HNF4α is expressed in normal adult liver in fed conditions. Both P1- and P2-HNF4α are expressed in fetal liver. P2-HNF4α expression is increased in fasted conditions, high fat diet, alcoholic liver and liver cancer. To determine the target genes of the P1- and P2-HNF4α isoforms, we compared P2-HNF4α-expressing exon swap mice (a7HMZ) to wildtype (WT) male mice. Liver ChIP-seq samples were taken at 10:30 AM (ZT 3.5)
Project description:Background & Aims: The role of HNF4α has been extensively studied in hepatocytes and pancreatic β cells, but emerging evidence indicates that HNF4α is a key regulator of intestinal epithelial cell differentiation as well. The aim of the present work is to identify HNF4α target genes in the intestine in order to elucidate the role of HNF4α in differentiation of the intestinal epithelial cells. Results: One thousand one hundred and seventy-six genes were identified as HNF4α targets, many of which have not previously been described as being regulated by HNF4α. The 1,176 genes contributed significantly to gene ontology (GO) pathways categorized by lipid and amino acid transport and metabolism. A thorough analysis of Cdx-2, trehalase, and cingulin promoters verified that these genes are regulated by HNF4α. In each case we were able to identify a functional HNF4α binding site in their promoters. Conclusions: HNF4α regulation of the Cdx-2 promoter unravels a transcription factor network also including HNF1α and β, all of which are transcription factors involved in intestinal development and gene expression. Keywords: ChIP-CHIP and expression data
Project description:HNF4α is a nuclear receptor regulating the transcription of genes involved mainly in development, cell differentiation and metabolism. Opposite functions for the two classes of P1 and P2 isoforms of HNF4α have recently been highlighted. These classes include 12 variants of HNF4α that can be expressed by the use of two promoters and by alternative splicing. Until now, the characterization of this transcription factor has ignored this diversity and has remained confined to the study of a fraction of the isoforms. We therefore wanted to clarify the situation by specifically characterizing the transcriptional functions of the 12 isoforms of HNF4α. We have generated for this purpose stable lines expressing each isoform of HNF4α in HCT 116 cells. We analyzed the whole transcriptome associated with each isoform by sequencing RNA, as well as their proteome by a BioID approach coupled to quantitative mass spectrometry. We noted major differences in the transcriptional function of the 12 isoforms. The α4, α5 and α6 isoforms have been characterized for the first time, and show a greatly reduced transcriptional potential. We have shown that these isoforms are unable to recognize the consensus response element of HNF4α. The α1 and α2 isoforms are the most potent regulators of gene expression, while the α3 isoform exhibits significantly reduced activity. Several transcription factors and coregulators have been identified as potential specific partners for certain HFH4α isoforms. The IRF-2BP2 co-repressor interacts specifically with isoforms which include the long form of the F domain of HNF4α. This specific interaction could explain the large number of genes modulated negatively by α1 and α2 compared to α3. The analysis integrating the vast amount of transcriptomic and proteomic data allows the identification of transcriptional regulatory mechanisms specific to certain isoforms, demonstrating the importance of considering all isoforms which can have diverse functions.