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DAX-1 expression is regulated during mammary epithelial cell differentiation. 2006

Luisa A Helguero, and Malin Hedengran Faulds, and Carola Förster, and Jan-Ake Gustafsson, and Lars-Arne Haldosén
Department of Biosciences and Nutrition, Karolinska Institutet NOVUM, SE-141 86 Huddinge, Sweden.

In recent studies, we have found that DAX-1 (dosage-sensitive sex reversal/adrenal hypoplasia congenita critical region on the X chromosome) is expressed in the mouse mammary epithelial cell line HC11. In this study, we focused on the regulation of DAX-1 expression and subcellular localization throughout mouse mammary epithelial cell differentiation and its hormonal regulation in the mouse mammary gland. Proliferating HC11 cells grown in epidermal growth factor (EGF)-containing medium, expressed very low levels of DAX-1 as detected by Western blotting and quantitative real-time PCR, whereas, upon EGF withdrawal and induction of differentiation, DAX-1 expression increased. Inhibition of MAPK pathway with PD 098059 resulted in increased DAX-1 levels even in the presence of EGF. Using confocal microscopy, we showed that DAX-1 cytoplasmic levels increased as cells differentiated. DAX-1 staining was nuclear in luminal cells of mouse mammary glands from 3-month-old virgin mice. A nucleo-cytoplasmic pattern was observed in pseudopregnant mice and a cytoplasmic pattern was found in mammary glands from 6-d lactating mice. The influence of DAX-1 on transcriptional activity of endogenously expressed estrogen receptors alpha (ERalpha) and beta (ERbeta) in HC11 mammary epithelial cells was evaluated with an estrogen response element-luciferase reporter assay and by quantitative real-time PCR of the ER-regulated gene receptor-interacting protein 140 kDa. Cotransfection of HC11 cells with human DAX-1 inhibited estrogen response element-reporter and receptor-interacting protein 140 kDa expression induced by 17beta-estradiol, the ERalpha-selective agonist 4,4',4'-(4-propyl-(1H)-pyrazole-1,3,5-triyl)trisphenol, or the ERbeta-selective agonist 2,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-propionitrile. In summary, DAX-1 expression increased upon differentiation induced by EGF withdrawal, and DAX-1 decreased response to estrogens in HC11 cells. Further studies are needed to determine whether DAX-1 is also important in regulation of differentiation of HC11 cells.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008321 Mammary Glands, Animal MAMMARY GLANDS in the non-human MAMMALS. Mammae,Udder,Animal Mammary Glands,Animal Mammary Gland,Mammary Gland, Animal,Udders
D008810 Mice, Inbred C57BL One of the first INBRED MOUSE STRAINS to be sequenced. This strain is commonly used as genetic background for transgenic mouse models. Refractory to many tumors, this strain is also preferred model for studying role of genetic variations in development of diseases. Mice, C57BL,Mouse, C57BL,Mouse, Inbred C57BL,C57BL Mice,C57BL Mice, Inbred,C57BL Mouse,C57BL Mouse, Inbred,Inbred C57BL Mice,Inbred C57BL Mouse
D012097 Repressor Proteins Proteins which maintain the transcriptional quiescence of specific GENES or OPERONS. Classical repressor proteins are DNA-binding proteins that are normally bound to the OPERATOR REGION of an operon, or the ENHANCER SEQUENCES of a gene until a signal occurs that causes their release. Repressor Molecules,Transcriptional Silencing Factors,Proteins, Repressor,Silencing Factors, Transcriptional
D002454 Cell Differentiation Progressive restriction of the developmental potential and increasing specialization of function that leads to the formation of specialized cells, tissues, and organs. Differentiation, Cell,Cell Differentiations,Differentiations, Cell
D002467 Cell Nucleus Within a eukaryotic cell, a membrane-limited body which contains chromosomes and one or more nucleoli (CELL NUCLEOLUS). The nuclear membrane consists of a double unit-type membrane which is perforated by a number of pores; the outermost membrane is continuous with the ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM. A cell may contain more than one nucleus. (From Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed) Cell Nuclei,Nuclei, Cell,Nucleus, Cell
D003593 Cytoplasm The part of a cell that contains the CYTOSOL and small structures excluding the CELL NUCLEUS; MITOCHONDRIA; and large VACUOLES. (Glick, Glossary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 1990) Protoplasm,Cytoplasms,Protoplasms
D003600 Cytosol Intracellular fluid from the cytoplasm after removal of ORGANELLES and other insoluble cytoplasmic components. Cytosols
D004268 DNA-Binding Proteins Proteins which bind to DNA. The family includes proteins which bind to both double- and single-stranded DNA and also includes specific DNA binding proteins in serum which can be used as markers for malignant diseases. DNA Helix Destabilizing Proteins,DNA-Binding Protein,Single-Stranded DNA Binding Proteins,DNA Binding Protein,DNA Single-Stranded Binding Protein,SS DNA BP,Single-Stranded DNA-Binding Protein,Binding Protein, DNA,DNA Binding Proteins,DNA Single Stranded Binding Protein,DNA-Binding Protein, Single-Stranded,Protein, DNA-Binding,Single Stranded DNA Binding Protein,Single Stranded DNA Binding Proteins
D004791 Enzyme Inhibitors Compounds or agents that combine with an enzyme in such a manner as to prevent the normal substrate-enzyme combination and the catalytic reaction. Enzyme Inhibitor,Inhibitor, Enzyme,Inhibitors, Enzyme
D004815 Epidermal Growth Factor A 6-kDa polypeptide growth factor initially discovered in mouse submaxillary glands. Human epidermal growth factor was originally isolated from urine based on its ability to inhibit gastric secretion and called urogastrone. Epidermal growth factor exerts a wide variety of biological effects including the promotion of proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal and EPITHELIAL CELLS. It is synthesized as a transmembrane protein which can be cleaved to release a soluble active form. EGF,Epidermal Growth Factor-Urogastrone,Urogastrone,Human Urinary Gastric Inhibitor,beta-Urogastrone,Growth Factor, Epidermal,Growth Factor-Urogastrone, Epidermal,beta Urogastrone

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