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  1. Article ; Online: Long noncoding RNA ELDR promotes cell cycle progression in normal oral keratinocytes through induction of a CTCF-FOXM1-AURKA signaling axis.

    Sur, Subhayan / Steele, Robert / Ko, Ben C B / Zhang, Jinsong / Ray, Ratna B

    The Journal of biological chemistry

    2022  Volume 298, Issue 5, Page(s) 101895

    Abstract: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have gained widespread attention as a new layer of regulation in biological processes during development and disease. The lncRNA ELDR (EGFR long noncoding downstream RNA) was recently shown to be highly expressed in oral ... ...

    Abstract Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have gained widespread attention as a new layer of regulation in biological processes during development and disease. The lncRNA ELDR (EGFR long noncoding downstream RNA) was recently shown to be highly expressed in oral cancers as compared to adjacent nontumor tissue, and we previously reported that ELDR may be an oncogene as inhibition of ELDR reduces tumor growth in oral cancer models. Furthermore, overexpression of ELDR induces proliferation and colony formation in normal oral keratinocytes (NOKs). In this study, we examined in further detail how ELDR drives the neoplastic transformation of normal keratinocytes. We performed RNA-seq analysis on NOKs stably expressing ELDR (NOK-ELDR), which revealed that ELDR enhances the expression of cell cycle-related genes. Expression of Aurora kinase A and its downstream targets Polo-like kinase 1, cell division cycle 25C, cyclin-dependent kinase 1, and cyclin B1 (CCNB1) are significantly increased in NOK-ELDR cells, suggesting induction of G2/M progression. We further identified CCCTC-binding factor (CTCF) as a binding partner of ELDR in NOK-ELDR cells. We show that ELDR stabilizes CTCF and increases its expression. Finally, we demonstrate the ELDR-CTCF axis upregulates transcription factor Forkhead box M1, which induces Aurora kinase A expression and downstream G2/M transition. These findings provide mechanistic insights into the role of the lncRNA ELDR as a potential driver of oral cancer during neoplastic transformation of normal keratinocytes.
    MeSH term(s) Aurora Kinase A/metabolism ; Biological Phenomena ; Cell Division ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Cell Proliferation/genetics ; Forkhead Box Protein M1/genetics ; Forkhead Box Protein M1/metabolism ; Forkhead Transcription Factors/genetics ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; Humans ; Keratinocytes/metabolism ; Mouth Neoplasms/genetics ; Mouth Neoplasms/pathology ; RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics
    Chemical Substances FOXM1 protein, human ; Forkhead Box Protein M1 ; Forkhead Transcription Factors ; RNA, Long Noncoding ; AURKA protein, human (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Aurora Kinase A (EC 2.7.11.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2997-x
    ISSN 1083-351X ; 0021-9258
    ISSN (online) 1083-351X
    ISSN 0021-9258
    DOI 10.1016/j.jbc.2022.101895
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  2. Article ; Online: Emerging new role of NFAT5 in inducible nitric oxide synthase in response to hypoxia in mouse embryonic fibroblast cells.

    Serman, Yair / Fuentealba, Rodrigo A / Pasten, Consuelo / Rocco, Jocelyn / Ko, Ben C B / Carrión, Flavio / Irarrázabal, Carlos E

    American journal of physiology. Cell physiology

    2019  Volume 317, Issue 1, Page(s) C31–C38

    Abstract: We previously described the protective role of the nuclear factor of activated T cells 5 (NFAT5) during hypoxia. Alternatively, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) is also induced by hypoxia. Some evidence indicates that NFAT5 is essential for the ... ...

    Abstract We previously described the protective role of the nuclear factor of activated T cells 5 (NFAT5) during hypoxia. Alternatively, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) is also induced by hypoxia. Some evidence indicates that NFAT5 is essential for the expression of iNOS in Toll-like receptor-stimulated macrophages and that iNOS inhibition increases NFAT5 expression in renal ischemia-reperfusion. Here we studied potential NFAT5 target genes stimulated by hypoxia in mouse embryonic fibroblast (MEF) cells. We used three types of MEF cells associated with NFAT5 gene: NFAT5 wild type (MEF-NFAT5
    MeSH term(s) Active Transport, Cell Nucleus ; Animals ; Aquaporin 1/genetics ; Aquaporin 1/metabolism ; Cell Hypoxia ; Cells, Cultured ; Fibroblasts/enzymology ; Membrane Transport Proteins/genetics ; Membrane Transport Proteins/metabolism ; Mice ; Nitric Oxide/metabolism ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II/genetics ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II/metabolism ; Signal Transduction ; Transcription Factors/genetics ; Transcription Factors/metabolism ; Urea Transporters
    Chemical Substances Aqp1 protein, mouse ; Membrane Transport Proteins ; Nfat5 protein, mouse ; Transcription Factors ; Aquaporin 1 (146410-94-8) ; Nitric Oxide (31C4KY9ESH) ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II (EC 1.14.13.39) ; Nos2 protein, mouse (EC 1.14.13.39)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-05-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 392098-7
    ISSN 1522-1563 ; 0363-6143
    ISSN (online) 1522-1563
    ISSN 0363-6143
    DOI 10.1152/ajpcell.00054.2019
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  3. Article ; Online: Depletion of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) leads to epigenetic modifications of telomerase (TERT) gene in hepatocellular carcinoma cells.

    Zhang, Bin / Chen, Juan / Cheng, Alfred S L / Ko, Ben C B

    PloS one

    2014  Volume 9, Issue 1, Page(s) e84931

    Abstract: Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) is a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)-dependent deacetylase that is implicated in plethora of biological processes, including metabolism, aging, stress response, and tumorigenesis. Telomerase (TERT) is essential for telomere ... ...

    Abstract Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) is a nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)-dependent deacetylase that is implicated in plethora of biological processes, including metabolism, aging, stress response, and tumorigenesis. Telomerase (TERT) is essential for telomere maintenance. Activation of TERT is considered a crucial step in tumorigenesis, and therefore it is a potential therapeutic target against cancer. We have recently found that SIRT1 expression is highly elevated in hepatocellular carcinoma, and the depletion of SIRT1 leads to substantial reduction in TERT mRNA and protein expression. However, the underlying molecular mechanism of SIRT1-dependent TERT expression remains uncharacterized. Here, we elucidated if SIRT1 regulates TERT expression via transcriptional, epigenetic and post-transcriptional mechanisms. We report that depletion of SIRT1 does not lead to significant change in transcriptional activity and CpG methylation patterns of the TERT promoter, nor does it affect mRNA stability or 3'-UTR regulation of TERT. Intriguingly, depletion of SIRT1 is associated with substantial induction of acetylated histone H3-K9 and reduction of trimethyl H3-K9 at the TERT gene, which are known to be associated with gene activation. Our data revealed that SIRT1 regulates histone acetylation and methylation at the TERT promoter. We postulated that SIRT1 may regulate TERT expression via long-range interaction, or via yet unidentified histone modifications.
    MeSH term(s) Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology ; Cell Line, Tumor ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic/genetics ; Gene Silencing ; Histones/genetics ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms/pathology ; RNA, Small Interfering/genetics ; Sirtuin 1/economics ; Sirtuin 1/genetics ; Telomerase/genetics
    Chemical Substances Histones ; RNA, Small Interfering ; Telomerase (EC 2.7.7.49) ; Sirtuin 1 (EC 3.5.1.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-01-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0084931
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  4. Article ; Online: RUVBL1/2 Complex Regulates Pro-Inflammatory Responses in Macrophages

    Zhang, Rui / Cheung, Chris Y / Seo, Sang-Uk / Liu, Hang / Pardeshi, Lakhansing / Wong, Koon Ho / Chow, Larry M C / Chau, Mary P / Wang, Yixiang / Lee, Ah Ra / Kwon, Woon Yong / Chen, Sheng / Chan, Bill Kwan-Wai / Wong, Kenneth / Choy, Richard K W / Ko, Ben C B

    Frontiers in immunology

    2021  Volume 12, Page(s) 679184

    Abstract: Macrophages play an important role in the host defense mechanism. In response to infection, macrophages activate a genetic program of pro-inflammatory response to kill any invading pathogen, and initiate an adaptive immune response. We have identified ... ...

    Abstract Macrophages play an important role in the host defense mechanism. In response to infection, macrophages activate a genetic program of pro-inflammatory response to kill any invading pathogen, and initiate an adaptive immune response. We have identified RUVBL2 - an ATP-binding protein belonging to the AAA+ (ATPase associated with diverse cellular activities) superfamily of ATPases - as a novel regulator in pro-inflammatory response of macrophages. Gene knockdown of
    MeSH term(s) ATPases Associated with Diverse Cellular Activities/genetics ; ATPases Associated with Diverse Cellular Activities/metabolism ; Animals ; Carrier Proteins/genetics ; Carrier Proteins/metabolism ; Cytokines/metabolism ; DNA Helicases/genetics ; DNA Helicases/metabolism ; Histones/metabolism ; Inflammation Mediators/metabolism ; Lipopolysaccharides/immunology ; Macrophages/immunology ; Macrophages/metabolism ; Methylation ; Mice ; Multiprotein Complexes/metabolism ; Nitric Oxide/metabolism ; Protein Processing, Post-Translational ; RAW 264.7 Cells
    Chemical Substances Carrier Proteins ; Cytokines ; Histones ; Inflammation Mediators ; Lipopolysaccharides ; Multiprotein Complexes ; histone H3 trimethyl Lys4 ; Nitric Oxide (31C4KY9ESH) ; ATPases Associated with Diverse Cellular Activities (EC 3.6.4.-) ; DNA Helicases (EC 3.6.4.-) ; RUVBL1 protein, human (EC 3.6.4.12) ; RUVBL2 protein, human (EC 3.6.4.12)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-04
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2021.679184
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  5. Article ; Online: Unconventional tonicity-regulated nuclear trafficking of NFAT5 mediated by KPNB1, XPOT and RUVBL2.

    Cheung, Chris Y / Huang, Ting-Ting / Chow, Ning / Zhang, Shuqi / Zhao, Yanxiang / Chau, Mary P / Chan, Wing Cheung / Wong, Catherine C L / Boassa, Daniela / Phan, Sebastien / Ellisman, Mark H / Yates, John R / Xu, SongXiao / Yu, Zicheng / Zhang, Yajing / Zhang, Rui / Ng, Ling Ling / Ko, Ben C B

    Journal of cell science

    2022  Volume 135, Issue 13

    Abstract: NFAT5 is the only known mammalian tonicity-responsive transcription factor with an essential role in cellular adaptation to hypertonic stress. It is also implicated in diverse physiological and pathological processes. NFAT5 activity is tightly regulated ... ...

    Abstract NFAT5 is the only known mammalian tonicity-responsive transcription factor with an essential role in cellular adaptation to hypertonic stress. It is also implicated in diverse physiological and pathological processes. NFAT5 activity is tightly regulated by extracellular tonicity, but the underlying mechanisms remain elusive. Here, we demonstrate that NFAT5 enters the nucleus via the nuclear pore complex. We found that NFAT5 utilizes a unique nuclear localization signal (NFAT5-NLS) for nuclear import. siRNA screening revealed that only karyopherin β1 (KPNB1), but not karyopherin α, is responsible for the nuclear import of NFAT5 via direct interaction with the NFAT5-NLS. Proteomics analysis and siRNA screening further revealed that nuclear export of NFAT5 under hypotonicity is driven by exportin-T (XPOT), where the process requires RuvB-like AAA-type ATPase 2 (RUVBL2) as an indispensable chaperone. Our findings have identified an unconventional tonicity-dependent nucleocytoplasmic trafficking pathway for NFAT5 that represents a critical step in orchestrating rapid cellular adaptation to change in extracellular tonicity. These findings offer an opportunity for the development of novel NFAT5 targeting strategies that are potentially useful for the treatment of diseases associated with NFAT5 dysregulation.
    MeSH term(s) ATPases Associated with Diverse Cellular Activities/genetics ; ATPases Associated with Diverse Cellular Activities/metabolism ; Active Transport, Cell Nucleus ; Animals ; Carrier Proteins/metabolism ; Cell Nucleus/metabolism ; DNA Helicases ; Humans ; Karyopherins/metabolism ; Mammals/metabolism ; Nuclear Localization Signals/metabolism ; Nucleocytoplasmic Transport Proteins ; RNA, Small Interfering/metabolism ; Transcription Factors/metabolism ; beta Karyopherins/genetics ; beta Karyopherins/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Carrier Proteins ; KPNB1 protein, human ; Karyopherins ; NFAT5 protein, human ; Nuclear Localization Signals ; Nucleocytoplasmic Transport Proteins ; RNA, Small Interfering ; Transcription Factors ; XPOT protein, human ; beta Karyopherins ; ATPases Associated with Diverse Cellular Activities (EC 3.6.4.-) ; DNA Helicases (EC 3.6.4.-) ; RUVBL2 protein, human (EC 3.6.4.12)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2993-2
    ISSN 1477-9137 ; 0021-9533
    ISSN (online) 1477-9137
    ISSN 0021-9533
    DOI 10.1242/jcs.259280
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  6. Article ; Online: Pseudolaric acids: isolation, bioactivity and synthetic studies.

    Chiu, Pauline / Leung, Lai To / Ko, Ben C B

    Natural product reports

    2010  Volume 27, Issue 7, Page(s) 1066–1083

    Abstract: The pseudolaric acids are diterpenoids isolated from the root bark of Pseudolarix amabilis, or the golden larch. Pseudolaric acids A and B are the major antifungal and anti-angiogenic congeners of this family of compounds. This review presents the ... ...

    Abstract The pseudolaric acids are diterpenoids isolated from the root bark of Pseudolarix amabilis, or the golden larch. Pseudolaric acids A and B are the major antifungal and anti-angiogenic congeners of this family of compounds. This review presents the results of the isolation, biological and synthetic studies of these natural products. 127 references are cited.
    MeSH term(s) Angiogenesis Inhibitors ; Anti-Infective Agents ; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic ; Biological Products/chemical synthesis ; Biological Products/chemistry ; Biological Products/isolation & purification ; Biological Products/pharmacology ; Contraceptive Agents ; Diterpenes/chemical synthesis ; Diterpenes/chemistry ; Diterpenes/isolation & purification ; Diterpenes/pharmacology ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/chemical synthesis ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/chemistry ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/isolation & purification ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology ; Molecular Structure ; Structure-Activity Relationship
    Chemical Substances Angiogenesis Inhibitors ; Anti-Infective Agents ; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic ; Biological Products ; Contraceptive Agents ; Diterpenes ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pseudolaric acid B (82508-31-4) ; pseudolaric acid A (82508-32-5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2002546-4
    ISSN 1460-4752 ; 0265-0568
    ISSN (online) 1460-4752
    ISSN 0265-0568
    DOI 10.1039/b906520m
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  7. Article: Tetrandrine, an Activator of Autophagy, Induces Autophagic Cell Death via PKC-α Inhibition and mTOR-Dependent Mechanisms.

    Wong, Vincent Kam Wai / Zeng, Wu / Chen, Juan / Yao, Xiao Jun / Leung, Elaine Lai Han / Wang, Qian Qian / Chiu, Pauline / Ko, Ben C B / Law, Betty Yuen Kwan

    Frontiers in pharmacology

    2017  Volume 8, Page(s) 351

    Abstract: Emerging evidence suggests the therapeutic role of autophagic modulators in cancer therapy. This study aims to identify novel traditional Chinese medicinal herbs as potential anti-tumor agents through autophagic induction, which finally lead to autophagy ...

    Abstract Emerging evidence suggests the therapeutic role of autophagic modulators in cancer therapy. This study aims to identify novel traditional Chinese medicinal herbs as potential anti-tumor agents through autophagic induction, which finally lead to autophagy mediated-cell death in apoptosis-resistant cancer cells. Using bioactivity-guided purification, we identified tetrandrine (Tet) from herbal plant,
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-06-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2587355-6
    ISSN 1663-9812
    ISSN 1663-9812
    DOI 10.3389/fphar.2017.00351
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  8. Article: Pseudolaric acids: isolation, bioactivity and synthetic studies

    Chiu, Pauline / Leung, Lai To / Ko, Ben C. B.

    Natural product reports. 2010 June 24, v. 27, no. 7

    2010  

    Abstract: The pseudolaric acids are diterpenoids isolated from the root bark of Pseudolarix amabilis, or the golden larch. Pseudolaric acids A and B are the major antifungal and anti-angiogenic congeners of this family of compounds. This review presents the ... ...

    Abstract The pseudolaric acids are diterpenoids isolated from the root bark of Pseudolarix amabilis, or the golden larch. Pseudolaric acids A and B are the major antifungal and anti-angiogenic congeners of this family of compounds. This review presents the results of the isolation, biological and synthetic studies of these natural products. 127 references are cited.
    Keywords Pseudolarix amabilis ; bark ; bioactive properties ; diterpenoids
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2010-0624
    Size p. 1066-1083.
    Publishing place The Royal Society of Chemistry
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2002546-4
    ISSN 1460-4752 ; 0265-0568
    ISSN (online) 1460-4752
    ISSN 0265-0568
    DOI 10.1039/b906520m
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  9. Article ; Online: Protein identification by automated nanospray mass spectrometry- "zoomscan walking".

    Sweeney, Matt J / Ko, Ben C B / Chung, Stephen S M / Turck, Christoph W

    Journal of biomolecular techniques : JBT

    2009  Volume 13, Issue 2, Page(s) 43–48

    Abstract: Nanospray mass spectrometry is an important tool for high-sensitivity protein identification. A disadvantage of nanospray infusion is that the operator must search for peptide ions from a protein digest for subsequent collision-induced fragmentation. In ... ...

    Abstract Nanospray mass spectrometry is an important tool for high-sensitivity protein identification. A disadvantage of nanospray infusion is that the operator must search for peptide ions from a protein digest for subsequent collision-induced fragmentation. In order to make the nanospray method less operator-dependent, we have implemented an automated procedure using commonly available tools. Protein digests are subjected to unattended nanospray analysis using an automatic "zoomscan walking" procedure. The identification of eight proteins from an SDS gel using automated "zoomscan walking" is shown as an example of the utility of the method.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2009-03-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2116011-9
    ISSN 1943-4731 ; 1943-4731
    ISSN (online) 1943-4731
    ISSN 1943-4731
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  10. Article ; Online: Sirtuin 1 regulates hepatitis B virus transcription and replication by targeting transcription factor AP-1.

    Ren, Ji-Hua / Tao, Ying / Zhang, Zhen-Zhen / Chen, Wei-Xian / Cai, Xue-Fei / Chen, Ke / Ko, Ben C B / Song, Chun-Li / Ran, Long-Kuan / Li, Wan-Yu / Huang, Ai-Long / Chen, Juan

    Journal of virology

    2013  Volume 88, Issue 5, Page(s) 2442–2451

    Abstract: Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major risk factor for liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanism of HBV replication remains elusive. SIRT1 is a class III histone deacetylase that is a structure ... ...

    Abstract Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major risk factor for liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanism of HBV replication remains elusive. SIRT1 is a class III histone deacetylase that is a structure component of the HBV cccDNA minichromosome. In this study, we found by using microarray-based gene expression profiling analysis that SIRT1 was upregulated in HBV-expressing cells. Gene silencing of SIRT1 significantly inhibited HBV DNA replicative intermediates, 3.5-kb mRNA, and core protein levels. In contrast, the overexpression of SIRT1 augmented HBV replication. Furthermore, SIRT1 enhanced the activity of HBV core promoter by targeting transcription factor AP-1. The c-Jun subunit of AP-1 was bound to the HBV core promoter region, as demonstrated by using a chromatin immunoprecipitation assay. Mutation of AP-1 binding site or knockdown of AP-1 abolished the effect of SIRT1 on HBV replication. Finally, SIRT1 inhibitor sirtinol also suppressed the HBV DNA replicative intermediate, as well as 3.5-kb mRNA. Our study identified a novel host factor, SIRT1, which may facilitate HBV replication in hepatocytes. These data suggest a rationale for the use of SIRT1 inhibitor in the treatment of HBV infection.
    MeSH term(s) Cell Line ; Gene Expression ; Gene Expression Regulation, Viral ; Gene Silencing ; Genes, Viral ; Hepatitis B virus/physiology ; Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors/pharmacology ; Humans ; Promoter Regions, Genetic ; Protein Binding ; Sirtuin 1/antagonists & inhibitors ; Sirtuin 1/genetics ; Sirtuin 1/metabolism ; Transcription Factor AP-1/metabolism ; Transcription, Genetic ; Virus Replication/drug effects
    Chemical Substances Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors ; Transcription Factor AP-1 ; Sirtuin 1 (EC 3.5.1.-)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-12-11
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 80174-4
    ISSN 1098-5514 ; 0022-538X
    ISSN (online) 1098-5514
    ISSN 0022-538X
    DOI 10.1128/JVI.02861-13
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