Expression of the AML-1 oncogene shortens the G1 phase of the cell cycle

David K. Strom, Nip John, Jennifer J. Westendorf, Bryan Linggi, Bart Lutterbach, James R. Downing, Noel Lenny, Scott W. Hiebert

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Abstract

The AML-1-encoded transcription factor, AML-1B, regulates numerous hematopoietic-specific genes. Inappropriate expression of AML-1-family proteins is oncogenic in cell culture systems and in mice. To understand the oncogenic functions of AML-1, we established cell lines expressing AML-1B to examine the role of AML-1 in the cell cycle. DNA content analysis and bromodeoxyuridine pulse-chase studies indicated that entry into the S phase of the cell cycle was accelerated by up to 4 h in AML-1B-expressing 32D.3 myeloid progenitor cells as compared with control cells or cells expressing E2F-1. However, AML-1B was not able to induce continued cell cycle progression in the absence of growth factors. The DNA binding and transactivation domains of AML-1B were required for altering the cell cycle. Thus, AML-1B is the first transcription factor that affects the timing of the mammalian cell cycle.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3438-3445
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume275
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 4 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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