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JNK1 Induces Notch1 Expression to Regulate Genes Governing Photoreceptor Production.

ABSTRACT: c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs) regulate cell proliferation and differentiation via phosphorylating such transcription factors as c-Jun. The function of JNKs in retinogenesis remains to be elucidated. Here, we report that knocking out Jnk1, but not Jnk2, increased the number of photoreceptors, thus enhancing the electroretinogram (ERG) responses. Intriguingly, Notch1, a well-established negative regulator of photoreceptor genesis, was significantly attenuated in Jnk1 knockout (KO) mice compared to wild-type mice. Mechanistically, light specifically activated JNK1 to phosphorylate c-Jun, which in turn induced Notch1 transcription. The identified JNK1-c-Jun-Notch1 axis strongly inhibited photoreceptor-related transcriptional factor expression and ultimately impaired photoreceptor opsin expression. Our study uncovered an essential function of JNK1 in retinogenesis, revealing JNK1 as a potential candidate for targeting ophthalmic diseases.

SUBMITTER: Pan M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6769813 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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JNK1 Induces Notch1 Expression to Regulate Genes Governing Photoreceptor Production.

Pan Mingyu M Hu Haiyang H Wang Rui R Zhou Yi Y Zhang Lele L Wang Chen C Wang Quanyi Q

Cells 20190824 9

c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs) regulate cell proliferation and differentiation via phosphorylating such transcription factors as c-Jun. The function of JNKs in retinogenesis remains to be elucidated. Here, we report that knocking out Jnk1, but not Jnk2, increased the number of photoreceptors, thus enhancing the electroretinogram (ERG) responses. Intriguingly, Notch1, a well-established negative regulator of photoreceptor genesis, was significantly attenuated in Jnk1 knockou ...[more]

PMID: 31450635

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