MYB transcriptionally regulates the miR-155 host gene in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Blood. 2011 Apr 7;117(14):3816-25. doi: 10.1182/blood-2010-05-285064. Epub 2011 Feb 4.

Abstract

Elevated levels of microRNA miR-155 represent a candidate pathogenic factor in chronic B-lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL). In this study, we present evidence that MYB (v-myb myeloblastosis viral oncogene homolog) is overexpressed in a subset of B-CLL patients. MYB physically associates with the promoter of miR-155 host gene (MIR155HG, also known as BIC, B-cell integration cluster) and stimulates its transcription. This coincides with the hypermethylated histone H3K4 residue and spread hyperacetylation of H3K9 at MIR155HG promoter. Our data provide evidence of oncogenic activities of MYB in B-CLL that include its stimulatory role in MIR155HG transcription.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chromatin / chemistry
  • Chromatin / genetics
  • Chromatin / metabolism
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Gene Expression Profiling
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Leukemic
  • HeLa Cells
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / genetics*
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / metabolism
  • MicroRNAs / genetics*
  • Microarray Analysis
  • Oncogene Proteins v-myb / metabolism
  • Oncogene Proteins v-myb / physiology*
  • Promoter Regions, Genetic
  • Protein Binding
  • Transcription, Genetic / physiology
  • Transfection
  • Tumor Cells, Cultured

Substances

  • Chromatin
  • MIRN155 microRNA, human
  • MicroRNAs
  • Oncogene Proteins v-myb