Histone 4 Lys-20 Mono-Methylation by SET8 Mediates Wnt Target Gene Activation

ABSTRACT: Histone methylation has an important role in transcriptional regulation. However, unlike H3K4 and H3K9 methylation, the role of H4K20 mono-methylation (H4K20me-1) in transcriptional regulation remains unclear. Here we show that Wnt3a specifically stimulates H4K20 mono-methylation at TBE (TCF-binding element) via the histone methylase SET8. Additionally, SET8 is crucial for activation of the Wnt reporter gene and target genes in both mammalian cells and zebrafish. Furthermore, SET8 interacts with TCF4/LEF1 directly, and this interaction is regulated by Wnt3a. Therefore, we conclude that SET8 is a Wnt signaling mediator and is recruited by LEF1/TCF4 to regulate the transcription of Wnt-activated genes, possibly via H4K20 mono-methylation at the target gene promoters. Our findings also indica

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

SUBMITTER: Zhenfei li 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-24708 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress