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Downes N, Niskanen H, Tomas Bosch V, Taipale M, Godiwala M, Väänänen MA, Turunen TA, Aavik E, Laham-Karam N, Ylä-Herttuala S, Kaikkonen MU. Hypoxic regulation of hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha via antisense transcription. J Biol Chem 2023; 299:105291. [PMID: 37748649 PMCID: PMC10630634 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2023.105291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Impaired oxygen homeostasis is a frequently encountered pathophysiological factor in multiple complex diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. While the canonical hypoxia response pathway is well characterized, less is known about the role of noncoding RNAs in this process. Here, we investigated the nascent and steady-state noncoding transcriptional responses in endothelial cells and their potential roles in regulating the hypoxic response. Notably, we identify a novel antisense long noncoding RNA that convergently overlaps the majority of the hypoxia inducible factor 1 alpha (HIF1A) locus, which is expressed across several cell types and elevated in atherosclerotic lesions. The antisense (HIF1A-AS) is produced as a stable, unspliced, and polyadenylated nuclear retained transcript. HIF1A-AS is highly induced in hypoxia by both HIF1A and HIF2A and exhibits anticorrelation with the coding HIF1A transcript and protein expression. We further characterized this functional relationship by CRISPR-mediated bimodal perturbation of the HIF1A-AS promoter. We provide evidence that HIF1A-AS represses the expression of HIF1a in cis by repressing transcriptional elongation and deposition of H3K4me3, and that this mechanism is dependent on the act of antisense transcription itself. Overall, our results indicate a critical regulatory role of antisense mediated transcription in regulation of HIF1A expression and cellular response to hypoxia.
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- Nicholas Downes
- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland; School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland; Heart Center, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland.
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- A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, North-Savo, Finland.
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Kirsch R, Olzog VJ, Bonin S, Weinberg CE, Betat H, Stadler PF, Mörl M. A streamlined protocol for the detection of mRNA-sRNA interactions using AMT-crosslinking in vitro. Biotechniques 2019; 67:178-183. [PMID: 31462065 DOI: 10.2144/btn-2019-0047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Until recently, RNA-RNA interactions were mainly identified by crosslinking RNAs with interacting proteins, RNA proximity ligation and deep sequencing. Recently, AMT-based direct RNA crosslinking was established. Yet, several steps of these procedures are rather inefficient, reducing the output of identified interaction partners. To increase the local concentration of RNA ends, interacting RNAs are often fragmented. However, the resulting 2',3'-cyclic phosphate and 5'-OH ends are not accepted by T4 RNA ligase and have to be converted to 3'-OH and 5'-phosphate ends. Using an artificial mRNA/sRNA pair, we optimized the workflow downstream of the crosslinking reaction in vitro. The use of a tRNA ligase allows direct fusion of 2',3'-cyclic phosphate and 5'-OH RNA ends.
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- Rebecca Kirsch
- Institute for Biochemistry, Brüderstraße 34, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.,Center for Non-Coding RNA in Technology & Health, Grønnegårdsvej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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- Institute for Biochemistry, Brüderstraße 34, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute for Biochemistry, Brüderstraße 34, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute for Biochemistry, Brüderstraße 34, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Center for Non-Coding RNA in Technology & Health, Grønnegårdsvej 3, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark.,Bioinformatics Group, Department of Computer Science & Interdisciplinary Center for Bioinformatics, Leipzig University, Härtelstraße 16-18, 04107 Leipzig, Germany.,Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences, Inselstraße 22, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.,Department of Theoretical Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 17, 1090 Vienna, Austria.,Santa Fe Institute, 1399 Hyde Park Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
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- Institute for Biochemistry, Brüderstraße 34, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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Tight regulation of cellular processes is key to the development of complex organisms but also vital for simpler ones. During evolution, different regulatory systems have emerged, among them RNA-based regulation that is carried out mainly by intramolecular and intermolecular RNA-RNA interactions. However, methods for the transcriptome-wide detection of these interactions were long unavailable. Recently, three publications described high-throughput methods to directly detect RNA duplexes in living cells. This promises to enable in-depth studies of RNA-based regulation and will narrow the gaps in our understanding of RNA structure and function. In this review, we highlight the benefits of these methods and their commonalities and differences and, in particular, point to methodological shortcomings that hamper their wider application. We conclude by presenting ideas for how to overcome these problems and commenting on the prospects we see in this area of research.
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- Brigitte Schönberger
- Institute of Biochemical Engineering, Computational Biology Group, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemical Engineering, Computational Biology Group, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemical Engineering, Computational Biology Group, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Institute of Biochemical Engineering, Computational Biology Group, University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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Herrera VLM, Steffen M, Moran AM, Tan GA, Pasion KA, Rivera K, Pappin DJ, Ruiz-Opazo N. Confirmation of translatability and functionality certifies the dual endothelin1/VEGFsp receptor (DEspR) protein. BMC Mol Biol 2016; 17:15. [PMID: 27301377 PMCID: PMC4906906 DOI: 10.1186/s12867-016-0066-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background In contrast to rat and mouse databases, the NCBI gene database lists the human dual-endothelin1/VEGFsp receptor (DEspR, formerly Dear) as a unitary transcribed pseudogene due to a stop [TGA]-codon at codon#14 in automated DNA and RNA sequences. However, re-analysis is needed given prior single gene studies detected a tryptophan [TGG]-codon#14 by manual Sanger sequencing, demonstrated DEspR translatability and functionality, and since the demonstration of actual non-translatability through expression studies, the standard-of-excellence for pseudogene designation, has not been performed. Re-analysis must meet UNIPROT criteria for demonstration of a protein’s existence at the highest (protein) level, which a priori, would override DNA- or RNA-based deductions. Methods To dissect the nucleotide sequence discrepancy, we performed Maxam–Gilbert sequencing and reviewed 727 RNA-seq entries. To comply with the highest level multiple UNIPROT criteria for determining DEspR’s existence, we performed various experiments using multiple anti-DEspR monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting distinct DEspR epitopes with one spanning the contested tryptophan [TGG]-codon#14, assessing: (a) DEspR protein expression, (b) predicted full-length protein size, (c) sequence-predicted protein-specific properties beyond codon#14: receptor glycosylation and internalization, (d) protein-partner interactions, and (e) DEspR functionality via DEspR-inhibition effects. Results Maxam–Gilbert sequencing and some RNA-seq entries demonstrate two guanines, hence a tryptophan [TGG]-codon#14 within a compression site spanning an error-prone compression sequence motif. Western blot analysis using anti-DEspR mAbs targeting distinct DEspR epitopes detect the identical glycosylated 17.5 kDa pull-down protein. Decrease in DEspR-protein size after PNGase-F digest demonstrates post-translational glycosylation, concordant with the consensus-glycosylation site beyond codon#14. Like other small single-transmembrane proteins, mass spectrometry analysis of anti-DEspR mAb pull-down proteins do not detect DEspR, but detect DEspR-protein interactions with proteins implicated in intracellular trafficking and cancer. FACS analyses also detect DEspR-protein in different human cancer stem-like cells (CSCs). DEspR-inhibition studies identify DEspR-roles in CSC survival and growth. Live cell imaging detects fluorescently-labeled anti-DEspR mAb targeted-receptor internalization, concordant with the single internalization-recognition sequence also located beyond codon#14. Conclusions Data confirm translatability of DEspR, the full-length DEspR protein beyond codon#14, and elucidate DEspR-specific functionality. Along with detection of the tryptophan [TGG]-codon#14 within an error-prone compression site, cumulative data demonstrating DEspR protein existence fulfill multiple UNIPROT criteria, thus refuting its pseudogene designation. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12867-016-0066-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Victoria L M Herrera
- Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University School of Medicine, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA.,Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, USA
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- Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University School of Medicine, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA.,Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University School of Medicine, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA.,Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University School of Medicine, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA.,Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA
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- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, USA
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- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 1 Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, 11724, USA
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- Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Boston University School of Medicine, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA. .,Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, 700 Albany Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA.
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Poitz DM, Augstein A, Hesse K, Christoph M, Ibrahim K, Braun-Dullaeus RC, Strasser RH, Schmeißer A. Regulation of the HIF-system in human macrophages--differential regulation of HIF-α subunits under sustained hypoxia. Mol Immunol 2013; 57:226-35. [PMID: 24176785 DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2013.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2013] [Revised: 09/23/2013] [Accepted: 10/01/2013] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Macrophages are often associated to pathophysiological processes and were found at hypoxic areas. However, cell adaption greatly depends on hypoxia-inducible factors (HIF). Activation of these transcription factors is induced by heterodimerization of an α-(HIF-1α, -2α, -3α) and HIF-1β subunit. The main regulatory pathway is represented by α-subunit stability. Beside, little is known about the exact mechanisms of fine-tuning in Hif-regulation. The present study characterizes the hypoxia-induced regulation of HIF-1α and -2α in human macrophages. The hypoxic increase of both subunits is initially mediated by protein stabilization. Sustained hypoxia caused a distinct regulation of HIF-1α and -2α. The striking increase of HIF-2α protein expression was contrasted by a dramatic decrease of HIF-1α. The long-term downregulation of HIF-1α is due to downregulation of its mRNA. This decrease was accompanied by increased expression of ahif, a natural cis-antisense transcript of HIF-1α. The ahif-transcript was strongly inducible by hypoxia and rapidly degraded under reoxygenation. Using an adenoviral overexpression and siRNA silencing approach revealed that the targeted regulation of ahif is mediated by the HIF-system itself. Furthermore it could be shown that ahif indeed is able to modulate the hypoxic expression of HIF-1α and influences the expression of the HIF-target gene Enolase-2. Taken together, this study characterizes a new regulation process of the HIF-transcription factor-system in human macrophages under hypoxia. For the first time evidence is provided that ahif is regulated by the HIF-system and influences HIF-1α expression in primary human macrophages.
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- David M Poitz
- Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, Dresden University of Technology, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany.
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Nikonov A, Mölder T, Sikut R, Kiiver K, Männik A, Toots U, Lulla A, Lulla V, Utt A, Merits A, Ustav M. RIG-I and MDA-5 detection of viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity restricts positive-strand RNA virus replication. PLoS Pathog 2013; 9:e1003610. [PMID: 24039580 PMCID: PMC3764220 DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1003610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2012] [Accepted: 07/25/2013] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Type I interferons (IFN) are important for antiviral responses. Melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 (MDA-5) and retinoic acid-induced gene I (RIG-I) proteins detect cytosolic double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) or 5'-triphosphate (5'-ppp) RNA and mediate IFN production. Cytosolic 5'-ppp RNA and dsRNA are generated during viral RNA replication and transcription by viral RNA replicases [RNA-dependent RNA polymerases (RdRp)]. Here, we show that the Semliki Forest virus (SFV) RNA replicase can induce IFN-β independently of viral RNA replication and transcription. The SFV replicase converts host cell RNA into 5'-ppp dsRNA and induces IFN-β through the RIG-I and MDA-5 pathways. Inactivation of the SFV replicase RdRp activity prevents IFN-β induction. These IFN-inducing modified host cell RNAs are abundantly produced during both wild-type SFV and its non-pathogenic mutant infection. Furthermore, in contrast to the wild-type SFV replicase a non-pathogenic mutant replicase triggers increased IFN-β production, which leads to a shutdown of virus replication. These results suggest that host cells can restrict RNA virus replication by detecting the products of unspecific viral replicase RdRp activity.
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- Andrei Nikonov
- Department of Biomedical Technology, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- FIT Biotech Oy, Tartu, Estonia
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- FIT Biotech Oy, Tartu, Estonia
- Icosagen Cell Factory OÜ, Tartu, Estonia
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- FIT Biotech Oy, Tartu, Estonia
- Icosagen Cell Factory OÜ, Tartu, Estonia
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- FIT Biotech Oy, Tartu, Estonia
- Icosagen Cell Factory OÜ, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
- FIT Biotech Oy, Tartu, Estonia
- Estonian Academy of Sciences, Tallinn, Estonia
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Shen M, Eyras E, Wu J, Khanna A, Josiah S, Rederstorff M, Zhang MQ, Stamm S. Direct cloning of double-stranded RNAs from RNase protection analysis reveals processing patterns of C/D box snoRNAs and provides evidence for widespread antisense transcript expression. Nucleic Acids Res 2011; 39:9720-30. [PMID: 21880592 PMCID: PMC3239178 DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkr684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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We describe a new method that allows cloning of double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) that are generated in RNase protection experiments. We demonstrate that the mouse C/D box snoRNA MBII-85 (SNORD116) is processed into at least five shorter RNAs using processing sites near known functional elements of C/D box snoRNAs. Surprisingly, the majority of cloned RNAs from RNase protection experiments were derived from endogenous cellular RNA, indicating widespread antisense expression. The cloned dsRNAs could be mapped to genome areas that show RNA expression on both DNA strands and partially overlapped with experimentally determined argonaute-binding sites. The data suggest a conserved processing pattern for some C/D box snoRNAs and abundant expression of longer, non-coding RNAs in the cell that can potentially form dsRNAs.
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- Manli Shen
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 40536, USA
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