| 2002 |
A naturally occurring short isoform of MTA1 (MTA1s) contains a unique 33-amino-acid sequence with an ER-binding motif (LRILL). MTA1s localizes in the cytoplasm, sequesters ERα in the cytoplasm via this LRILL motif, and enhances non-genomic ER responses. Deletion of the LRILL motif abolishes MTA1s co-repressor function and its interaction with ERα, and restores nuclear localization of ERα. HER2 dysregulation in breast cancer cells enhances MTA1s expression and cytoplasmic ERα sequestration. |
Domain deletion mutagenesis, subcellular fractionation/immunofluorescence, Co-IP, ectopic expression in breast cancer cells |
Nature |
High |
12167865
|
| 2002 |
MTA1 represses MMP-9 (92-kDa type IV collagenase) expression by binding to the distal MMP-9 promoter region and recruiting HDAC2, leading to diminished histone H3/H4 acetylation. MTA1 also recruits the nucleosome-remodeling Mi2 activity to the proximal promoter region. Trichostatin A only partially relieves MTA1-mediated repression, indicating both HDAC-dependent and HDAC-independent (Mi2-dependent) mechanisms. |
Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), Co-IP, DNase I hypersensitivity assay, forced expression, TSA treatment |
The Journal of biological chemistry |
High |
12431981
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| 2003 |
MTA1 interacts with MICoA (MTA1-interacting coactivator), identified by yeast two-hybrid screening. MICoA binds to the C-terminal region of MTA1 via an LSRLL nuclear receptor interaction motif, and the interaction was confirmed in vitro and in vivo. MTA1 represses MICoA-stimulated ERα transactivation and interferes with MICoA's association with ER-target gene promoter chromatin. |
Yeast two-hybrid, in vitro binding, Co-IP, chromatin immunoprecipitation, reporter assay |
The Journal of biological chemistry |
High |
12639951
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| 2003 |
MTA1 interacts with MAT1, an assembly/targeting factor for cyclin-dependent kinase-activating kinase (CAK). MTA1 binds the N-terminal RING finger domain of MAT1 via two MTA1 domains (C-terminal GATA domain and N-terminal bromo-domain). MTA1 inhibits CAK-stimulated ERα transactivation and inhibits CAK-mediated phosphorylation of ERα, partly through HDAC recruitment. |
Yeast two-hybrid, Co-IP (in vitro and in vivo), reporter assay, kinase assay, TSA treatment |
The Journal of biological chemistry |
High |
12527756
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| 2006 |
MTA1 acts as a transcriptional activator of BCAS3, a gene amplified in breast cancers. MTA1 stimulation of BCAS3 transcription requires ERα and an ERE half-site in the BCAS3 locus. MTA1 is acetylated on Lys626, and this acetylation is necessary for productive recruitment of RNA polymerase II complex to the BCAS3 enhancer. |
Functional genomic/chromatin screen, ChIP, reporter assay, site-directed mutagenesis of acetylation site, transgenic mouse model |
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America |
High |
16617102
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| 2007 |
MTA1-NuRD complex transcriptionally represses BRCA1 by physically associating with an atypical estrogen-responsive element (ERE) on the BRCA1 promoter in an ERα-dependent manner, recruiting HDAC. MTA1 overexpression causes centrosome amplification (a BRCA1 repression phenotype), reversible by BRCA1 re-expression. |
ChIP, Co-IP, siRNA knockdown, HDAC inhibitor (TSA) treatment, centrosome amplification assay, rescue experiment |
Oncogene |
High |
17922032
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| 2007 |
MTA1 acetylated on Lys626 interacts with p300 histone acetyltransferase and is recruited to the Pax5 promoter to stimulate Pax5 transcription, identified as a target driving B-cell lymphomagenesis in MTA1-transgenic mice. |
ChIP, Co-IP, gene expression profiling, transgenic mouse model |
Cancer research |
High |
17671180
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| 2008 |
MTA1 and HDAC1/2 physically associate with HIF-1α in the presence of HBx (hepatitis B virus X protein). MTA1/HDAC complex deacetylates the oxygen-dependent degradation domain of HIF-1α, leading to dissociation of prolyl hydroxylases and VHL from HIF-1α and thereby stabilizing HIF-1α. Knockdown of MTA1 abolishes this HBx-induced HIF-1α stabilization. |
Co-IP in vivo, siRNA knockdown, immunoprecipitation, HBx-transgenic mouse |
Oncogene |
High |
18264140
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| 2009 |
MTA1 is an ubiquitinated protein targeted by the RING-finger E3 ligase COP1 for degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. Wild-type COP1 but not RING motif mutants promotes MTA1 ubiquitination and degradation. MTA1 in turn destabilizes COP1 by promoting COP1 autoubiquitination, creating a feedback loop. Ionizing radiation disrupts COP1-mediated MTA1 proteolysis, stabilizing MTA1 and promoting DNA double-strand break repair. |
Ubiquitination assay, proteasome inhibition, COP1 RING mutant expression, siRNA knockdown, Co-IP, DNA damage (IR) assay |
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America |
High |
19805145
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| 2009 |
MTA1 controls p53 stability by competing with COP1 to bind p53 and/or destabilizing COP1 and Mdm2, thereby inhibiting p53 ubiquitination. MTA1 regulates p53-dependent transcription of p53R2 (required for DNA repair). MTA1 depletion impairs p53-dependent p53R2 transcription and DNA repair, reversible by MTA1 re-introduction. |
Co-IP, ubiquitination assay, siRNA knockdown, ChIP, reporter assay, DNA repair assay |
The Journal of biological chemistry |
High |
19837670
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| 2010 |
MTA1 is a p53-independent transcriptional corepressor of p21WAF1. The mechanism involves recruitment of MTA1-HDAC2 complexes onto two selective regions of the p21WAF1 promoter. MTA1 depletion superinduces p21WAF1 even in p53-null cells, increases p21WAF1 binding to PCNA, and decreases nuclear PCNA accumulation after ionizing radiation. MTA1 expression in p53-null cells inhibits p21WAF1 promoter activity and increases DNA DSB repair. |
ChIP, siRNA knockdown in p53-null cells, reporter assay, Co-IP, gamma-H2AX focus assay, PCNA interaction assay |
The Journal of biological chemistry |
High |
20071335
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| 2010 |
UV radiation stabilizes MTA1 in an ATR-dependent manner and increases MTA1 binding to ATR. MTA1 depletion compromises ATR-mediated Chk1 activation by down-regulating Chk1 and its adaptor Claspin, and decreases gamma-H2AX induction and focus formation after UV treatment. MTA1 deficiency causes defective G2-M checkpoint and increased cellular sensitivity to UV-induced DNA damage. |
siRNA knockdown, Co-IP (MTA1-ATR), Western blot, gamma-H2AX focus assay, cell cycle analysis |
The Journal of biological chemistry |
High |
20427275
|
| 2010 |
MTA1 is required for expression of MyD88 in LPS-stimulated macrophages and for MyD88-dependent NF-κB signaling. LPS stimulation promotes enhanced recruitment of MTA1, RNA Pol II, and p65RelA to NF-κB consensus sites in the MyD88 promoter. MTA1 depletion substantially reduces expression of NF-κB target genes (IL-1β, MIP2, TNF-α). |
ChIP, siRNA knockdown, NF-κB inhibitor (parthenolide) treatment, reporter assay, cytokine expression analysis |
The Journal of biological chemistry |
High |
20702415
|
| 2010 |
MTA1 is an obligatory coregulator of transglutaminase 2 (TG2) expression in LPS-stimulated macrophages. MTA1 depletion impairs basal and LPS-induced TG2 expression. MTA1, p65RelA, and RNA Pol II are recruited to NF-κB consensus sites in the TG2 promoter during LPS stimulation. |
ChIP, siRNA knockdown, gene expression analysis, NF-κB inhibitor treatment |
The Journal of biological chemistry |
High |
21156794
|
| 2011 |
MTA1 is SUMOylated by SUMO2/3 in vivo at Lys509 within a SUMO consensus site. PIAS proteins enhance SUMOylation of MTA1, while SENP1 and SENP2 act as deSUMOylation enzymes. MTA1 contains a functional SUMO-interacting motif (SIM) at its C terminus required for efficient SUMOylation. SUMO conjugation on Lys509 together with SIM synergistically regulates MTA1 co-repressor activity on pS2 transcription, likely by recruiting HDAC2 to the pS2 promoter. MTA1 also upregulates SUMO2 expression by interacting with RNA Pol II and SP1 at the SUMO2 promoter. |
In vivo SUMOylation assay, site-directed mutagenesis (K509), Co-IP, reporter assay, ChIP |
The Journal of biological chemistry |
High |
21965678
|
| 2012 |
p53 mediates transcriptional repression of the MTA1 gene through two p53-response elements (p53REs) in the MTA1 promoter. This repression requires poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation of p53 by PARP-1 (identified in the repressor complex by proteomics). p53 and HDAC1/2 are recruited to the MTA1 promoter after 5-FU treatment, with decreased H3K9 acetylation. Repression occurs only in p53 wild-type cells. |
ChIP, reporter assay, siRNA, proteomics/pull-down of promoter-bound complex, PARP-1 inhibition |
Oncogene |
High |
22286760
|
| 2012 |
MTA1 transcriptionally represses SMAD7 (an inhibitory SMAD and negative regulator of TGF-β signaling) in breast cancer cell lines. MTA1 is recruited to the SMAD7 promoter. MTA1 knockdown increases SMAD7 expression (reversed by HDAC inhibitor), and decreases levels of active SMAD2 and SMAD3. |
ChIP, shRNA knockdown, HDAC inhibitor treatment, Western blot |
European journal of cancer |
Medium |
22841502
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| 2013 |
MTA1 acts as a mandatory modifier of breast-to-lung metastasis (without affecting primary tumor formation) in a spontaneous mouse model. The mechanism involves MTA1-dependent stimulation of STAT3 transcription through formation of an MTA1/STAT3/Pol II coactivator complex, and consequent expression of STAT3 target genes including Twist1. |
Genetic depletion of MTA1 in spontaneous mouse breast cancer model, Co-IP (MTA1/STAT3/Pol II complex), gene expression analysis, ChIP |
Cancer research |
High |
23580571
|
| 2014 |
Crystal structure of RbAp48-MTA1 subcomplex was determined. RbAp48 recognizes MTA1 using the same surface it uses to bind histone H4, showing that NuRD assembly modulates RbAp46/48 interactions with histones. The MTA proteins act as scaffolds for NuRD complex assembly, and the RbAp48-MTA1 interaction is essential for in vivo integration of RbAp46/48 into the NuRD complex. |
Crystal structure determination, in vitro binding assay, in vivo NuRD complex assembly assay |
The Journal of biological chemistry |
High |
24920672
|
| 2014 |
MTA1 localizes to the nucleus, cytoplasm, and nuclear envelope. Nuclear envelope localization depends on TPR (translocated promoter region). Cytoplasmic MTA1 associates with microtubules. Nuclear but not cytoplasmic MTA1 is associated with cancer differentiation: MTA1 overexpression inhibits differentiation and promotes proliferation in HCT116 cells, while MTA1 knockdown results in cell differentiation and death. |
Multiple immunofluorescence/localization approaches, siRNA knockdown, OE, differentiation assays |
Oncotarget |
Medium |
24970816
|
| 2014 |
MTA1 is a higher-order chromatin structure organizer that decondenses interphase chromatin and mitotic chromosomes. MTA1 interacts dynamically with nucleosomes during the cell cycle. MTA1-induced chromatin decondensation is independent of Mi-2 chromatin remodeling activity. MTA1 causes reduced histone H1-chromatin interaction in vivo, and this dynamic MTA1-chromatin interaction contributes to periodic H1-chromatin interaction modulating chromatin/chromosome transitions. |
Live-cell imaging, FRAP, chromatin fractionation, siRNA/OE experiments, chromosome structure analysis |
Molecular oncology |
Medium |
25205035
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| 2016 |
MTA1 can bind two molecules of RBBP4 (RbAp48). Negative stain electron microscopy and chemical crosslinking data provide a low-resolution model of an MTA1-(RBBP4)2 subcomplex within NuRD. |
In vitro binding/pull-down, negative stain EM, chemical crosslinking mass spectrometry |
Protein science |
High |
27144666
|
| 2017 |
MTA1 directly induces miR-22 (Epi-miR) expression in prostate cancer cells. MiR-22 directly targets the 3'-UTR of E-cadherin, reducing its expression. MTA1 overexpression promotes invasiveness and migration via this MTA1/miR-22/E-cadherin axis. |
siRNA/OE loss- and gain-of-function, luciferase 3'-UTR reporter assay, ChIP for MTA1 at miR-22 locus |
FEBS letters |
Medium |
28231399
|
| 2017 |
MTA1 promotes transcription of ErbB2 by binding with HDAC2 and acting at the ErbB2 promoter in hepatocellular carcinoma cells. The EMT-promoting effect caused by MTA1 largely depends on ErbB2; reducing ErbB2 activity attenuates MTA1-induced EMT both in vitro and in vivo. |
ChIP (MTA1 and HDAC2 at ErbB2 promoter), siRNA/OE, Co-IP, in vivo tumor model |
Oncogene |
Medium |
28288133
|
| 2018 |
PWWP2A interacts with an MTA1-specific subcomplex of NuRD (M1HR) consisting solely of MTA1, HDAC1, and RBBP4/7 (excluding CHD, GATAD2, and MBD proteins). PWWP2A depletion leads to increased acetylation of H3K27 and H2A.Z, suggesting PWWP2A directs M1HR to H2A.Z-containing chromatin to promote deacetylation. |
Affinity purification/MS, Co-IP, ChIP-seq, siRNA knockdown with histone acetylation readout |
Nature communications |
High |
30327463
|
| 2019 |
MTA1 regulates LDHA expression by interacting with c-Myc and recruiting the MTA1-c-Myc complex to the LDHA promoter. LDHA knockdown in MTA1-stably expressing MCF7 cells reduces cell migration, linking MTA1-LDHA axis to breast cancer motility. |
ChIP (MTA1 and c-Myc at LDHA promoter), Co-IP, siRNA, migration assay |
Biochemical and biophysical research communications |
Medium |
31570164
|
| 2019 |
VEGF induces tyrosine phosphorylation of endogenous MTA1 mediated through VEGFR2 and p38-MAP kinase. Extracellular recombinant MTA1 protein binds to cell membranes (distinct from nuclear MTA1), activates ERK and JNK pathways, and induces angiogenesis comparable to or exceeding VEGF. MTA1 upregulates VEGF and Flt-1 gene expression via their promoters. |
Recombinant MTA1 protein treatment, immunofluorescence for cell membrane binding, phosphorylation assays, luciferase reporter (VEGF/Flt-1 promoters), in vivo angiogenesis models (cornea, CAM, xenograft) |
Molecular carcinogenesis |
Medium |
24265228
|
| 2019 |
MTA1 is transferred between breast cancer cells via exosomes and can be delivered to vascular endothelial cells. Exosome-transferred MTA1 regulates hypoxic response (co-repressor function) and estrogen receptor signaling (co-activator function) in recipient cells. MTA1 knockout reduces cell proliferation and attenuates hypoxic response, rescued by addition of MTA1-containing exosomes. |
Antibody array, CRISPR/Cas9 MTA1 knockout, tdTomato-MTA1 ectopic expression and exosome tracking by fluorescence microscopy, reporter assays, exosome transfer experiments |
Cell communication and signaling |
Medium |
30782165
|
| 2019 |
TGF-β induces MTA1 expression, and MTA1 acts upstream of SOX4 in the TGF-β pathway. The TGF-β-MTA1-SOX4-EZH2 signaling axis drives EMT in multiple cancer cell lines. MTA1 overexpression activates SOX4, which in turn activates EZH2; epistasis experiments show MTA1 is upstream of SOX4 and that SOX4 is required for MTA1-driven EMT. |
Epistasis/pathway dissection by siRNA and OE, gene expression profiling, shRNA, in vitro EMT assays in multiple cell lines, TCGA analysis |
Oncogene |
Medium |
31811272
|
| 2020 |
MTA1 broadly interacts with RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) and directly binds abundant transcripts (preferentially at splicing-responsible motifs) as shown by fCLIP-seq. MTA1 regulates mRNA levels and alternative splicing of mitosis regulators including ATRX and MYBL2. MTA1 deletion causes defective mitotic arrest, aberrant chromosome segregation, and chromosomal instability (CIN), contributing to tumorigenesis. |
fCLIP-seq, RNA-seq, siRNA/KO, chromosome segregation and CIN assays, alternative splicing analysis |
Nature communications |
High |
32901005
|
| 2021 |
O-GlcNAc modification of MTA1 at serine residues S237/S241/S246 (identified by quantitative proteomics) promotes MTA1 interaction with chromatin and enhances its association with the NuRD complex. O-GlcNAc-modified MTA1 shows altered genome-wide chromatin binding patterns (ChIP-seq) and changes expression of target genes involved in genotoxic adaptation in adriamycin-resistant breast cancer cells. |
Quantitative proteomics (mass spectrometry of O-GlcNAc sites), ChIP-seq, transcriptome analysis, OGT inhibition/OE |
Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects |
Medium |
34019948
|
| 2022 |
RUNX2 recruits the MTA1/NuRD complex and the CUL4B-Ring E3 ligase (CRL4B) complex to form a transcriptional-repressive complex that catalyzes both histone deacetylation and ubiquitylation. Genome-wide analysis identified PPARα and SOD2 as targets of the RUNX2/NuRD(MTA1)/CRL4B complex. This complex promotes breast cancer proliferation, invasion, bone metastasis, and cancer stemness. |
Co-IP, ChIP-seq, genome-wide target analysis, in vitro and in vivo functional assays (proliferation, invasion, bone metastasis xenograft) |
Cell death and differentiation |
High |
35534547
|
| 2022 |
RNA-binding protein RALY cooperates with splicing factor SF3B3 to regulate MTA1 alternative splicing, switching from the MTA1-S isoform to MTA1-L. MTA1-S (short isoform) normally inhibits cell proliferation by reducing transcription of cholesterol synthesis genes; the RALY/SF3B3-driven splicing switch reduces MTA1-S levels and thereby relieves inhibition of cholesterol synthesis, promoting hepatocellular carcinoma proliferation. |
RNA splicing assays, siRNA/OE of RALY and SF3B3, gene expression analysis, cholesterol synthesis pathway analysis, cell proliferation assays |
Cancer letters |
Medium |
35490918
|
| 2001 |
Nuclear localization of mouse Mta1 depends on the presence of at least one nuclear localization signal (NLS) and one SH3 binding site (proline-rich Src homology 3 ligand) in the C-terminal region. These SH3 ligands facilitate interaction with the adaptor protein Grb2 and the Src-family tyrosine kinase Fyn. GFP-Mta1 localizes exclusively in the nucleus while GFP-Mta3 is present in both nucleus and cytoplasm. |
GFP-tagged deletion construct expression, fluorescence microscopy, Co-IP (Grb2/Fyn interaction) |
Gene |
Medium |
11483358
|
| 2010 |
MTA1 induces AMPK activation (associated with increased AMP:ATP ratio and decreased mitochondrial electron transport complex components) and subsequent autophagy flux, contributing to tamoxifen resistance in breast cancer cells. ATG7 knockdown or autophagy inhibition (hydroxychloroquine) restores tamoxifen sensitivity in MTA1-overexpressing and tamoxifen-resistant cells. |
Stable MTA1 overexpression cell line, siRNA (ATG7), autophagy flux assay, in vitro and in vivo growth assays, AMPK activation assays |
Autophagy |
Medium |
29130361
|