• Molecules and Cells
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• 제42권12호
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• pp.836-839
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• 2019

A tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue that arises when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should. The cellular decision regarding whether to undergo division or death is made at the restriction (R)-point. Consistent with this, an increasingly large body of evidence indicates that deregulation of the R-point decision-making machinery accompanies the formation of most tumors. Although the R-point decision is literally a matter of life and death for the cell, and thus critical for the health of the organism, it remains unclear how a cell chooses its own fate. Recent work demonstrated that the R-point constitutes a novel oncogene surveillance mechanism operated by R-point-associated complexes of which RUNX3 and BRD2 are the core factors (Rpa-RX3 complexes). Here, we show that not only RUNX3 and BRD2, but also other members of the RUNX and BRD families (RUNX1, RUNX2, BRD3, and BRD4), are involved in R-point regulation.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.23-30
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• 2018

Purpose: Runx2 (runt-related transcription factor 2), a bone-specific transcription factor, is a key regulator of osteoblast differentiation and its expression is induced by the activation of BMP-2 signaling. This study examined whether zinc modulates BMP-2 signaling and therefore stimulates Runx2 and osteoblast differentiation gene expression. Methods: Two osteoblastic MC3T3-E1 cell lines (subclones 4 as a high osteoblast differentiation and subclone 24 as a low osteoblastic differentiation) were cultured in an osteogenic medium (OSM) as the normal control, Zn-($1{\mu}M$ Zn) or Zn+($15{\mu}M$ Zn) for 24 h. The genes and proteins for BMP-2 signaling (BMP-2, Smad-1/p-Smad-1), transcription factors (Runx2, osterix), and osteoblast differentiation marker proteins were assessed. Results: In both cell lines, BMP-2 mRAN and protein expression and extracellular BMP-2 secretion all decreased in Zn-. The expression of Smad-1 (downstream regulator of BMP-2 signaling) and p-Smad-1 (phosphorylated Smad-1) also downregulated in Zn-. Furthermore, the expression of the bone-specific transcription factors, Runx2 and osterix, decreased in Zn-, which might be due to the decreased BMP-2 expression and Smad-1 activation (p-Smad-1) by Zn-, because Runx2 and osterix both are downstream in BMP-2 signaling. Bone marker gene expression, such as alkaline phosphatase (ALP), collagen type I (COLI), osteocalcin, and osteopontin were also downregulated in Zn-. Conclusion: The results suggest that a zinc deficiency in osteoblasts suppresses the BMP-2 signaling pathway via the suppression of Smad-1 activation, and this suppressed BMP-2 signaling can cause poor osteoblast differentiation.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.459-461
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• 2008

Much research evidence supports the hypothesis that chronic, low-grade inflammation related to innate immunity may play an important role in the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2; MIM# 600211) acts as a scaffold that controls the integration, organization, and assembly of nucleic acids. To examine whether the novel promoter variant in RUNX2 is associated with the risk of T2DM and related phenotypes, RUNX2-742G > T was genotyped in 378 T2DM patients and 382 normal controls recruited in the Korean T2DM Study. Statistical analysis revealed that RUNX2-742G > T was associated with serum triglyceride level (TG) in nondiabetic controls, although it was not associated with the risk of T2DM. Individuals who carry T/T, T/G, and G/G genotypes had the highest ($2.061{\pm}0.20$), intermediate ($2.01{\pm}0.19$), and the lowest ($1.97{\pm}0.18$) levels of log [TG (mmol/l)] (P = 0.007), respectively. Our data on this important variant of RUNX2 suggest that lipid metabolism might be affected by genetic polymorphisms in the promoter region.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.126-138
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• 2020

The transcription factor RUNX1 first came to prominence due to its involvement in the t(8;21) translocation in acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Since this discovery, RUNX1 has been shown to play important roles not only in leukemia but also in the ontogeny of the normal hematopoietic system. Although it is currently still challenging to fully assess the different parameters regulating RUNX1 dosage, it has become clear that the dose of RUNX1 can greatly affect both leukemia and normal hematopoietic development. It is also becoming evident that varying levels of RUNX1 expression can be used as markers of tumor progression not only in the hematopoietic system, but also in non-hematopoietic cancers. Here, we provide an overview of the current knowledge of the effects of RUNX1 dosage in normal development of both hematopoietic and epithelial tissues and their associated cancers.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.176-182
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• 2016

CCR3 is a chemokine receptor that mediates the accumulation of allergic inflammatory cells, including eosinophils and Th2 cells, at inflamed sites. The regulatory sequence of the CCR3 gene, contains two Runt-related transcription factor (RUNX) 1 sites and two PU.1 sites, in addition to a functional GATA site for transactivation of the CCR3 gene. In the present study, we examined the effects of the cis-acting elements of RUNX1 and PU.1 on transcription of the gene in EoL-1 eosinophilic cells and Jurkat T cells, both of which expressed functional surface CCR3 and these two transcription factors. Introduction of RUNX1 siRNA or PU.1 siRNA resulted in a modest decrease in CCR3 reporter activity in both cell types, compared with transfection of GATA-1 siRNA. Cotransfection of the two siRNAs led to inhibition in an additive manner. EMSA analysis showed that RUNX1, in particular, bound to its binding motifs. Mutagenesis analysis revealed that all point mutants lacking RUNX1- and PU.1-binding sites exhibited reduced reporter activities. These results suggest that RUNX1 and PU.1 participate in transcriptional regulation of the CCR3 gene.

• BMB Reports
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• 제47권8호
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• pp.463-468
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• 2014

Osteoblasts are specialized mesenchymal cells that are responsible for bone formation. In this study, we examine the role of GATA4 in osteoblast differentiation. GATA4 was abundantly expressed in preosteoblast cells and gradually down-regulated during osteoblast differentiation. Overexpression of GATA4 in osteoblastic cells inhibited alkaline phosphatase activity and nodule formation in osteogenic conditioned cell culture system. In addition, overexpression of GATA4 attenuated expression of osteogenic marker genes, including Runx2, alkaline phosphatase, bone sialoprotein, and osteocalcin, all of which are important for osteoblast differentiation and function. Overexpression of GATA4 attenuated Runx2 promoter activity, whereas silencing of GATA4 increased Runx2 induction. We found that GATA4 interacted with Dlx5 and subsequently decreased Dlx5 binding activity to Runx2 promoter region. Our data suggest that GATA4 acts as a negative regulator in osteoblast differentiation by downregulation of Runx2.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.185-192
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• 2007

목적: Runt-related transcription factor 3 (RUNX3)는 새로운 tumor Suppressor로써 최근 많은 연구들이 여러 암을 대상으로 진행되고 있다. 그러나 위암에 대한 임상연구는 아직까지 보고가 많지 않은 상태이다. 이에 저자들은 본 연구에서 위암조직에서의 RUNX3의 발현율과 임상적 의의에 대해 분석을 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2001년 1월부터 2005년 12월까지 서울의료원에서 위암으로 근치적 수술을 시행 받은 124명을 대상으로 하였다. 이들 환자에서 적출된 위 조직으로 만들어진 파라핀 블록을 이용해 위암조직 124예를 채취하여 RUNX3 발현을 면역조직화학염색으로 확인한 후 비교분석 하였다. RUNX3 염색결과는 핵과 세포질에서 양성과 음성으로 나누어 각각 판독하였으며 통계분석은 SPSS 11.0을 사용하였다. 결과: 대상 환자의 평균 연령은 61세($33{\sim}87$세)였으며 남자 81명(65.3%), 여자 43명(34.7%)으로 1.9 : 1이었다. 위암조직에서 RUNX3의 발현율은 59.7% (74/124명)이었으며 위암세포에서 주로 세포질에 발현되었다. 위암조직의 분화도에 따른 RUNX3 발현의 차이에서 분화도가 양호한 경우의 발현율(핵내: 9.1%, 세포질: 57.0%)에 비해 분화도가 나쁜 경우 발현율(핵내: 5.2%, 세포질: 46.6%)이 낮았으나 통계적 유의성은 없었다(P=0.133). 위암조직에서의 RUNX3 발현 유무와 생존율 사이에 통계적 유의성은 없었다(P=0,626). 5년 생존율과 연관지어 단변량, 다변량 분석 통계에서 의미가 있었던 것은 UICC TNM 병기뿐이었다(P<0.001). TNM 병기별 5년 생존율은 IA-93.6%, IB-90.9%, II-81.7%, IIIA-30.0%, IIIB-31.3%, IV-22.7%였다. 결론: 위암조직에서 RUNX3 핵 내 발현이 위암조직의 분화도가 좋을수록 발현율이 높았다. RUNX3의 핵 내 발현율이 생존율에 미치는 영향은 단변량, 다변량 분석에서는 유의성이 없어 향후 이에 대한 좀 더 많은 증례로 유의성을 찾는 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각된다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.3773-3778
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• 2013

Increased oxidative stress and changes in DNA methylation are frequently detected in bladder cancer patients. We previously demonstrated a relationship between increased oxidative stress and hypomethylation of the transposable long-interspersed nuclear element-1 (LINE-1). Promoter hypermethylation of a tumor suppressor gene, runt-related transcription factor 3 (RUNX3), may also be associated with bladder cancer genesis. In this study, we investigated changes of DNA methylation in LINE-1 and RUNX3 promoter in a bladder cancer cell (UM-UC-3) under oxidative stress conditions, stimulated by challenge with $H_2O_2$ for 72 h. Cells were pretreated with an antioxidant, tocopheryl acetate for 1 h to attenuate oxidative stress. Methylation levels of LINE-1 and RUNX3 promoter were measured by combined bisulfite restriction analysis PCR and methylation-specific PCR, respectively. Levels of LINE-1 methylation were significantly decreased in $H_2O_2$-treated cells, and reestablished after pretreated with tocopheryl acetate. Methylation of RUNX3 promoter was significantly increased in cells exposed to $H_2O_2$. In tocopheryl acetate pretreated cells, it was markedly decreased. In conclusion, hypomethylation of LINE-1 and hypermethylation of RUNX3 promoter in bladder cancer cell line was experimentally induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS). The present findings support the hypothesis that oxidative stress promotes urothelial cell carcinogenesis through modulation of DNA methylation. Our data also imply that mechanistic pathways of ROS-induced alteration of DNA methylation in a repetitive DNA element and a gene promoter might differ.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.409-415
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• 2019

쇄골 두개 이형성증(Cleidocranial dysplasia)은 상염색체 우성의 유전질환으로, 두개골 간 봉합 지연, 쇄골의 이형성, 과잉치, 영구치 맹출 지연 등을 특징으로 한다. 경조직 형성 조절 인자인 Runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2)의 돌연변이가 쇄골 두개 이형성증을 유발하는 주요 요인으로 보고되고 있다. 이 연구는 치아 맹출 지연이 관찰되는 쇄골 두개 이형성증 가계에서 분자유전학적 원인을 규명하고자 하였다. 23세 여성 환자와 그 어머니를 대상으로 임상 검사 및 방사선 검사를 진행하였고 RUNX2 유전자의 염기 서열을 분석하였다. 대상자 모두에서 3번 exon 내의 단일 염기 결손 돌연변이(NM_001024630.4: c.357delC)를 확인하였다. 이로 인해 frameshift가 발생하여 조기 종결 코돈이 형성될 것으로 예측되며[p.(Asn120Thrfs^*24)], 이로 인한 RUNX2 단백질의 기능 손상이 해당 가계에서 나타난 영구치 맹출 지연의 병인이 되었을 것으로 여겨진다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.381-385
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• 2007

Bone is a dynamic organ that bone remodeling occurs throughout life and involves the process in which the bone matrix is broken down through resorption by osteoclasts and then built back again through bone formation by osteoblasts. Usually these two processes balance each other and a stable level of bone mass is maintained. We here discuss transcription factors involved in regulating the osteoblast differentiation pathway. Runx2 is a transcription factor which is essential in skeletal development by regulating osteoblast differentiation and chondrocyte maturation. Its companion subunit, Cbf${\beta}$ is needed for an early step in osteoblast differentiation pathway. Whereas Osterix(Osx) is a new identified osteoblast-specific transcription factor which is required for the differentiation of preosteoblasts into more mature and functional osteoblasts. We also discuss other transcription factors, Msx1 and 2, Dlx5 and 6, Twist, and Sp3 that affect skeletal patterning and development. Understanding the characteristics of mice in which these transcription factors are inactivated should help define their role in bone physiology and pathology of bone defects.