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16378748

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-1-25
pubmed:abstractText
Apoptosis is a genetically determined cell suicidal program that plays critical roles in many physiological and pathological processes. In this study, we report the cloning and characterization of a novel human gene, nuclear apoptosis-inducing factor 1 (NAIF1), overexpression of which induces apoptosis in cells. Human NAIF1 is located on chromosome 9q34.11 and encodes 327 amino acids with a homeodomain-like region and two nuclear localization signals at its N-terminal region. NAIF1 is conserved across diverse species, including human, mouse, crab-eating macaque, dog, chicken and frog, and shares no obvious homology to any known genes or proteins. Northern blot analysis revealed wide expression of NAIF1 mRNA throughout human tissues. NAIF1 was predominantly localized in the nucleus. Overexpression of NAIF1 inhibited cell growth and induced apoptosis. Furthermore, NAIF1 transfection caused both decreases in mitochondrial membrane potential and caspase-3 activation. In summary, NAIF1 is a nuclear protein that induces apoptosis when overexpressed.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1357-2725
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
38
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
671-83
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-5-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Overexpression of the novel human gene, nuclear apoptosis-inducing factor 1, induces apoptosis.
pubmed:affiliation
Lab of Medical Immunology, School of Basic Medical Science, Health Science Center, Peking University, 38 Xueyuan Road, Beijing 100083, China.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't