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XB-ART-25363
Nucleic Acids Res 1990 Dec 11;1823:6943-51.
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BAP, a rat liver protein that activates transcription through a promoter element with similarity to the USF/MLTF binding site.

Kugler W , Kaling M , Ross K , Wagner U , Ryffel GU .


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The vitellogenin genes of Xenopus are liver-specifically expressed. An in vitro transcription system derived from rat liver nuclei allowed us to define the cis-element BABS (B-activator binding site) in the promoter of the B1 vitellogenin gene. An oligonucleotide encompassing the region from -53 to -44 linked to a TATA box is sufficient for a tenfold increase of the transcriptional activity. Gel retardation assays with nuclear rat liver proteins reveal two DNA-protein complexes: Complex 1 can be competed by the USF/MLTF binding site of the adeno major late promoter whereas complex 2 is a distinct protein we refer to as BAP (B-activator protein). In vitro transcription experiments in the presence of USF/MLTF binding site as competitor show that BAP is an efficient transcription factor. Based on UV cross-linking we estimate that BAP has a molecular weight of 58 kd. Phosphatase treatment reveals that DNA binding of BAP requires phosphorylation. BABS is also present in the hepatitis B virus enhancer suggesting that it might play a role in the tumorigenic potential of the virus.

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Species referenced: Xenopus
Genes referenced: usf1

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Ben-Levy, Cellular factors that interact with the hepatitis B virus enhancer. 1989, Pubmed