The transcription factor HIF-1a is essential for cells to rapidly adapt to low oxygen levels (hypoxia). HIF-1a is frequently deregulated in cancer and correlates with poor patient prognosis. Here, we demonstrate that the deubiquitinase Cezanne regulates HIF-1a homeostasis. Loss of Cezanne decreases HIF-1a target gene expression due to a reduction in HIF-1a protein levels. Surprisingly, although...

We determined whether genetic deficiency of angiotensin II Type 1A (AT(1A)) receptors in mice results in altered neuronal responsiveness and reduced cardiovascular reactivity to stress. Telemetry devices were used to measure mean arterial pressure, heart rate, and activity. Before stress, lower resting mean arterial pressure was recorded in AT(1A)(-/-) (85+/-2 mm Hg) than in AT(1A)(+/+) (112+/-...

The transcription factor HIF-1a is essential for cells to rapidly adapt to low oxygen levels (hypoxia). HIF-1a is frequently deregulated in cancer and correlates with poor patient prognosis. Here, we demonstrate that the deubiquitinase Cezanne regulates HIF-1a homeostasis. Loss of Cezanne decreases HIF-1a target gene expression due to a reduction in HIF-1a protein levels. Surprisingly, although...

Brassinosteroid (BR)-induced antioxidant defence has been shown to enhance stress tolerance. In this study, the role of the maize 65 kDa microtubule-associated protein (MAP65), ZmMAP65-1a, in BR-induced antioxidant defence was investigated. Treatment with BR increased the expression of ZmMAP65-1a in maize (Zea mays) leaves and mesophyll protoplasts. Transient expression and RNA interference sil...

The human transcription factor EF-1A binds to the purine-rich E1A core enhancer sequence in the adenovirus E1A and E4 and polyomavirus enhancer regions. The consensus binding site for EF-1A resembles that of members of the ets domain protein family. EF-1A activation of transcription requires a dimeric binding site. Analysis of binding sites containing point mutations revealed that EF-1A binding...

Results from recent studies have shown that alpha(1A)-adrenergic receptor (alpha(1A)-AR) antagonists could offer a new alternative in the treatment of preterm delivery. However, members of this group [2-(2,6-dimethoxyphenoxyethyl)aminomethyl-1,4-benzodioxane hydrochloride (WB4101), 5-methylurapidil (5-MU)] are known to influence serotonin (5-hydroxy-tryptamine) (5-HT(1A)) receptors, too. Our ob...