Article
Sp1 Is Essential for p16INK4a Expression in Human Diploid Fibroblasts during Senescence
17 Jan 2007
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: p16(INK4a) tumor suppressor protein has been widely proposed to mediate entrance of the cells into the senescent stage. Promoter of p16(INK4a) gene contains at least five putative GC boxes, named GC-I to V, respectively. Our previous data showed that a potential Sp1 binding site, within the promoter region from -466 to -451, acts as a positive transcription regulatory element. These results led us to...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
