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. 2005 Dec 30;1738(1-3):1-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2005.11.006. Epub 2005 Dec 19.

Identification of a functional DNA binding site for the SREBP-1c transcription factor in the first intron of the human caspase-2 gene

E Logette  1 , E Solary, L Corcos
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Identification of a functional DNA binding site for the SREBP-1c transcription factor in the first intron of the human caspase-2 gene

E Logette et al. Biochim Biophys Acta. .

Abstract

Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Proteins (SREBP) are transcription factors that regulate lipid synthesis. We have shown recently that the human CASP-2 gene, encoding procaspase-2, was under the positive control of SREBP-2 that transactivates several responsive elements in the promoter region. We describe here the function of an additional SREBP-responsive element located in the first intron. Remarkably, this site is uniquely responsive to SREBP-1c that is mainly involved in fatty acids synthesis. This observation, together with our recent findings, strengthens the notion that the CASP-2 gene belongs to the SREBP-responsive gene battery in human cells.

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