Abstract / Description of output
The Krebs cycle enzyme fumarate hydratase (FH) is a human tumor suppressor whose inactivation is associated with the development of leiomyomata, renal cysts, and tumors. It has been proposed that activation of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) by fumarate-mediated inhibition of HIF prolyl hydroxylases drives oncogenesis. Using a mouse model, we provide genetic evidence that Fh1-associated cyst formation is Hif independent, as is striking upregulation of antioxidant signaling pathways revealed by gene expression profiling. Mechanistic analysis revealed that fumarate modifies cysteine residues within the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1), abrogating its ability to repress the Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2)-mediated antioxidant response pathway, suggesting a role for Nrf2 dysregulation in FH-associated cysts and tumors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 524-37 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Cancer Cell |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 18 Oct 2011 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- Adaptor Proteins, Signal Transducing
- Animals
- Antioxidants
- Cell Hypoxia
- Cytoskeletal Proteins
- Fumarate Hydratase
- Fumarates
- Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
- Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1
- Kidney Diseases, Cystic
- Mice
- NF-E2-Related Factor 2
- Procollagen-Proline Dioxygenase
- Signal Transduction
- Succinates