The reducing equivalent NADPH dictates histone acetylation via direct inactivation of HDAC3

ABSTRACT: NADPH has been long well-recognized as a key cofactor for antioxidant defense and reductive biosynthesis. Here we report a metabolism-independent function of NADPH in modulating epigenetic status and transcription. We found that reduction of cellular NADPH levels by silencing malic enzyme (ME) or G6PD impairs global histone acetylation and transcription in both adipocytes and tumor cells. These effects can be reversed by supplementation of exogenous NADPH or inhibition of histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3). Mechanistically, NADPH or inhibition of histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3). Mechanistically,NADPH directly interacts with HDAC3 and interrupts the association between HDAC3 and its co-activator Ncor2 (SMRT) or Ncor1, thereby impairs HDAC3 activation. Interestingly, it appears that NADPH and Ins(1,4,5,6)P4 bind to the same domains on HDAC3, and NADPH has relatively higher affinity towards HDAC3. Thus, while Ins(1,4,5,6)P4 acts as an ‘intermolecular glue’, NADPH may function as a HDAC3-Ncor assembly inhibitor. Collectively, our findings uncovered a previous unidentified and metabolism-independent role of NADPH in controlling epigenetic change and gene expression by acting as an endogenous inhibitor of HDAC3.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE137694 | GEO | 2020/11/27

REPOSITORIES: GEO