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Triciribine Engages ZFP36L1 and HuR to Stabilize LDLR mRNA

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Sundvold, Hilde·2020·Molecules

Abstract

An increased understanding of low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) and its regulation may facilitate drug development for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Triciribine (TCN), which is a highly selective AKT inhibitor, increases the stability of LDLR mRNA downstream of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) in human hepatoma cells (HepG2). Here, a candidate approach was used in order to determine whether the RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) ZFP36 ring finger protein like 1 (ZFP36L1) and Hu antigen R (HuR) play a role in TCN-mediated stabilization of LDLR mRNA. The depletion of HuR led to a reduction of LDLR mRNA stability, an event that was more pronounced in TCN-treated cells. TCN was found to induce the translocation of nuclear HuR to cytoplasm in an ERK-dependent manner. ZFP36L1 depletion increased the stability of LDLR mRNA consistent with its destabilizing role. However, in contrast to HuR, TCN had no effect on LDLR mRNA turnover in ZFP36L1-depleted cells. TCN induced the phosphorylation of ZFP36L1 in an ERK/RSK-dependent manner and promoted its dissociation from the CCR4-NOT complex. In sum, these data suggest that TCN utilizes ERK signaling to increase the activity of HuR and inhibit ZFP36L1 to stabilize LDLR mRNA in HepG2 cells.

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TL;DR

Triciribine (TCN) stabilizes LDLR mRNA in HepG2 cells by ERK-dependent activation of HuR and inhibition of ZFP36L1. HuR depletion reduces LDLR mRNA stability, while ZFP36L1 depletion increases it; TCN promotes cytoplasmic HuR translocation and ERK/RSK1-dependent ZFP36L1 phosphorylation with dissociation from CNOT7.

Key findings

  • HuR depletion reduced LDLR protein and mRNA by approximately 30% and only slightly decreased LDLR mRNA stability; in TCN-treated cells, HuR depletion more prominently reduced LDLR expression and increased LDLR mRNA turnover.
  • ZFP36L1 depletion enhanced LDLR protein and mRNA expression twofold and increased LDLR mRNA stability; in ZFP36L1-depleted cells, TCN had no effect on LDLR protein, mRNA, or mRNA turnover.
  • TCN induced ZFP36L1 phosphorylation in an ERK/RSK1-dependent manner, as shown by gel mobility shift that was lost with U0126 or BI-D1870 and eliminated by CIAP; TCN also reduced ZFP36L1 interaction with CNOT7, partially reversed by U0126.
  • TCN increased cytoplasmic HuR about twofold and promoted nuclear-to-cytoplasmic HuR translocation in an ERK-dependent manner; approximately 30% of the TCN induction on LDLR mRNA stability could be explained by HuR and ZFP36L1.

Methods

  • HepG2 human hepatoma cells were treated with 1 µM triciribine (TCN), 100 ng/mL PMA, 10 µM U0126, 10 µM BI-D1870, and 5 µg/mL actinomycin D; siRNA was used against HuR, ZFP36L1, or RSK1.
  • Main analyses included Western blotting, quantitative real-time PCR, mRNA stability assays after actinomycin D, immunoprecipitation of FLAG- or HA-tagged proteins, subcellular fractionation, and confocal immunofluorescence microscopy.
  • Statistical comparisons used unpaired or paired two-tailed Student’s t-tests with p < 0.05 considered significant; experiments with target knockdown below 70% or failed TCN induction of LDLR mRNA (2–4 fold) were excluded.

Limitations

  • The paper states that HuR knockdown efficiency was only approximately 70%, that the HuR-depletion effect on LDLR mRNA stability was less prominent than in another study, and that a stronger effect would be expected with more efficient knockdown.
  • The paper states that only approximately 30% of the TCN induction on LDLR mRNA stability could be explained by HuR and ZFP36L1, and that other transacting proteins are likely involved; a more comprehensive screen of proteins binding the LDLR 3′UTR after TCN treatment is needed.
  • Evident from the text: the study is limited to HepG2 cells and a candidate-protein approach, with no in vivo or broader cell-type validation reported.

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  • Premisecitation

    HuR confers stability to LDLR mRNA.

    “Among these, Hu antigen R (HuR) is one of the few RBPs identified that confers stability to LDLR mRNA [9,13,14]”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim2 of 3 sources checked
    • cites [9] Singh, 2018, Farnesoid X Receptor Activation by Obeticholic Acid Elevates Liver Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor Expression by mRNA Stabilization and Reduces Plasma Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Mice, Arterioscler. Thromb. Vas. Biol. source
    • cites [13] Li, 2009, Identification of mRNA binding proteins that regulate the stability of LDL receptor mRNA through AU-rich elements, J. Lipid Res. source

      The paper’s abstract identifies hnRNP D, hnRNP I, and KSRP as regulators of LDLR mRNA stability, but does not identify HuR as a stabilizer. A search for HuR found it in titles of cited works, not in a passage linking HuR to LDLR mRNA stability; the claim cannot be verified from our copy. (LLM, conf=0.73)

      Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
    • cites [14] Yashiro, 2013, 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside stabilizes low density lipoprotein receptor mRNA in hepatocytes via ERK-dependent HuR binding to an AU-rich element, Atherosclerosis source
  • Premisecitation

    ZFP36L1 recruits the CCR4-NOT deadenylase complex to LDLR 3′ UTR through interaction with CNOT7, resulting in LDLR mRNA degradation.

    “ZFP36L1 has been shown to recruit the CCR4-NOT deadenylase complex to LDLR 3′ UTR through interaction with CNOT7, which results in its mRNA degradation [15].”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [15] Adachi, 2014, ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 control LDLR mRNA stability via the ERK-RSK pathway, Nucleic Acids Res. source
  • Findingown data

    HuR depletion only slightly decreased LDLR mRNA stability.

    “though its mRNA stability was only slightly decreased (Figure 1c).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Findingown data

    TCN has no effect on LDLR mRNA turnover in ZFP36L1-depleted cells.

    “However, in contrast to HuR, TCN had no effect on LDLR mRNA turnover in ZFP36L1-depleted cells.”
    • Also stated in: § 2.2. HuR and ZFP36L1 Contribute to TCN-Mediated Stabilization of LDLR mRNA · plain
      “In ZFP36L1-depleted cells, TCN had no effect on LDLR protein or mRNA (Figure 2a,b), or its mRNA turnover (Figure 2c), contrary to HuR.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Findingown data

    TCN-induced phosphorylation of ZFP36L1 is dependent on RSK1 activity.

    “TCN-induced phosphorylation of ZFP36L1 is dependent on RSK1 activity (Figure 4 and Figures S2 and S3)”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. 16
  • It may state two separate claims as one. 18
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    Only the ERK-dependent phosphorylation of endogenous ZFP36L1 has been rigorously examined.

    “only the ERK-dependent phosphorylation of endogenous ZFP36L1 has been rigorously examined [15]”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [15] Adachi, 2014, ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 control LDLR mRNA stability via the ERK-RSK pathway, Nucleic Acids Res. source

      In Results, ‘ZFP36L1 is regulated by phosphorylation downstream of ERK’ (page unavailable), the authors report phosphorylation of endogenous ZFP36L1 at serine-334 after PMA treatment. They establish ERK-pathway dependence using tagged ZFP36L1, but the cited passage does not establish ERK dependence specifically for endogenous protein or the broader claim that only this phosphorylation has been rigorously examined. (LLM, conf=0.84)

      Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Premisecitation

    HuR and ZFP36L1 were considered likely candidates because they have been reported to modulate LDLR mRNA stability in response to agents that activate ERK and their mechanisms have been partially resolved.

    “These two proteins were considered to be likely candidates, because (1) they have been reported to modulate LDLR mRNA stability in response to agents that activate ERK and (2) the mechanisms underlying their regulatory effect on LDLR mRNA stability have been partially resolved [9,13,14,15].”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim3 of 4 sources checked
    • cites [9] Singh, 2018, Farnesoid X Receptor Activation by Obeticholic Acid Elevates Liver Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor Expression by mRNA Stabilization and Reduces Plasma Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Mice, Arterioscler. Thromb. Vas. Biol. source
    • cites [13] Li, 2009, Identification of mRNA binding proteins that regulate the stability of LDL receptor mRNA through AU-rich elements, J. Lipid Res. source

      The Results (page not supplied) report that ELAVL1 (HuR) depletion diminished berberine’s effect on LDLR mRNA expression, supporting a role for HuR in the response. Our copy does not report a comparable finding for ZFP36L1 or partially resolve the mechanisms of these two proteins. It identifies berberine-related regulation but does not establish the claimed ERK link for both proteins. (LLM, conf=0.82)

      Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
    • cites [14] Yashiro, 2013, 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside stabilizes low density lipoprotein receptor mRNA in hepatocytes via ERK-dependent HuR binding to an AU-rich element, Atherosclerosis source
    • cites [15] Adachi, 2014, ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 control LDLR mRNA stability via the ERK-RSK pathway, Nucleic Acids Res. source

      The Introduction and Discussion report that ZFP36L1 destabilizes LDLR mRNA and that ERK–RSK signaling inhibits this activity; the Introduction also describes phosphorylation of ZFP36L1 as part of the mechanism. These passages support the claim for ZFP36L1, but our copy does not establish the corresponding claim for HuR. Page numbers were not provided. (LLM, conf=0.85)

      Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation

    ERK induces phosphorylation of ZFP36L1 through its downstream target RSK1.

    “ERK induces phosphorylation of ZFP36L1 through its downstream target, p90 ribosomal S6 kinase 1 (RSK1) [15]”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [15] Adachi, 2014, ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 control LDLR mRNA stability via the ERK-RSK pathway, Nucleic Acids Res. source
  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation

    PMA increased LDLR mRNA stability through phosphorylation of ZFP36L1 and its subsequent release from CNOT7.

    “Adachi et al. demonstrated that PMA increased LDLR mRNA stability through the phosphorylation of ZFP36L1 and its subsequent release from CNOT7 [15].”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [15] Adachi, 2014, ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 control LDLR mRNA stability via the ERK-RSK pathway, Nucleic Acids Res. source
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Premisecitation

    Upon phosphorylation of ZFP36L1, it dissociates from the CCR4-NOT complex and consequently stabilizes LDLR mRNA.

    “Upon phosphorylation of ZFP36L1, it dissociates from the CCR4-NOT complex and consequently stabilizes LDLR mRNA [15].”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [15] Adachi, 2014, ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 control LDLR mRNA stability via the ERK-RSK pathway, Nucleic Acids Res. source
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingown data

    Depletion of HuR reduces LDLR mRNA stability, and this reduction is more pronounced in TCN-treated cells.

    “The depletion of HuR led to a reduction of LDLR mRNA stability, an event that was more pronounced in TCN-treated cells.”
    • Also stated in: § 2.2. HuR and ZFP36L1 Contribute to TCN-Mediated Stabilization of LDLR mRNA · plain
      “Consistently, TCN increased the turnover rate of LDLR mRNA in HuR-depleted cells (Figure 2c).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingown data

    Cells treated with TCN or PMA had increased LKB1 phosphorylation and LDLR protein expression, and this was abrogated in BI-D1870-treated cells.

    “Consistently, cells that were treated with TCN or PMA, had increased LKB1 phosphorylation, as well as LDLR protein expression, an event that was abrogated in BI-D1870 treated cells (Figure 4b and Figure S2).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingown data

    TCN treatment led to a prominent ZFP36L1 gel mobility shift that was associated with increased LDLR protein expression.

    “TCN treatment led to a prominent ZFP36L1 gel mobility shift, an event that was associated with an increased LDLR protein expression, as shown in Figure 3a.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingown data

    In untreated cells, HuR localized mainly to nuclei, whereas upon TCN or PMA exposure HuR localization was more prominent in the cytoplasm.

    “In untreated cells, HuR localized mainly to nuclei, whereas upon TCN or PMA-exposure HuR localization was more prominent in the cytoplasm (Figure 6d–f).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingown data

    Co-treatment with either U0126 or BI-D1870 reduced ZFP36L1 phosphorylation and abolished RSK1 activity.

    “Indeed, co-treatment of cells with either U0126 or BI-D1870 reduced ZFP36L1 phosphorylation and abolished RSK1-activity.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingown data

    TCN induced ZFP36L1 phosphorylation and increased RSK1 activity, as judged by phosphorylation of its substrate LKB1.

    “As shown in Figure 4a, TCN induced ZFP36L1 phosphorylation and increased the activity of RSK1, as judged by the phosphorylation of its substrate LKB1.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Findingown data

    CIAP eliminated the TCN-induced gel mobility retardation of ZFP36L1, and this was inhibited when cell extracts were co-treated with phosphatase inhibitors.

    “CIAP eliminated the TCN-induced gel mobility retardation of ZFP36L1, an event that was inhibited when cell extracts were co-treated with PI, as can be seen in Figure 3d.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Study design and conductnone given

    The band intensity of the protein of interest was normalized to that of GAPDH or β-tubulin and plotted relative to the control value (vehicle-treated cells).

    “the band intensity of the protein of interest was normalized to that of GAPDH or β-tubulin and plotted relative to the control value (vehicle-treated cells).”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation

    Phosphorylation of ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 by RSK1 induces their disengagement from the CCR4-NOT complex and loss of destabilizing function, resulting in stabilization of LDLR mRNA.

    “Similarly, the phosphorylation of ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 by p90 ribosomal S6 kinase 1 (RSK1), a downstream effector of ERK signaling, has been shown to induce their disengagement from CCR4-NOT complex and the loss of its de-stabilizing function, resulting in the stabilization of LDLR mRNA [15].”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [15] Adachi, 2014, ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 control LDLR mRNA stability via the ERK-RSK pathway, Nucleic Acids Res. source
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. It may state two separate claims as one.

    Study design and conductnone given

    qPCRs were run in duplicate and GAPDH was used as the normalizing gene.

    “qPCRs were run in duplicate and GAPDH was used as the normalizing gene.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    Phosphorylation of ZFP36 by MK2 diminishes its mRNA-destabilizing activity.

    “For instance, phosphorylation of ZFP36 by MK2, a kinase downstream of p38 MAPK, has been found to diminish its mRNA-destabilizing activity [26].”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [26] Stoecklin, 2004, MK2-induced tristetraprolin:14–3-3 complexes prevent stress granule association and ARE-mRNA decay, EMBO J. source
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationown data

    Confocal immunofluorescence data suggest that HuR translocates from the nucleus to the cytoplasm upon TCN treatment in an ERK-dependent manner and protects LDLR mRNA from the mRNA decay machinery.

    “Confocal immunofluorescence data confirmed the biochemical fractionation data and strongly suggest that HuR translocate from the nucleus to the cytoplasm upon TCN treatment in an ERK-dependent manner and protects LDLR mRNA from the mRNA decay machinery (Figure 6d–f).”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    HuR is predominantly localized to the nucleus where it regulates pre-mRNA processing.

    “HuR is predominantly localized to the nucleus where it carries out various functions, such as the regulation of pre-mRNA processing [21,22].”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites [21] Mukherjee, 2011, Integrative regulatory mapping indicates that the RNA-binding protein HuR couples pre-mRNA processing and mRNA stability, Mol. Cell source
    • cites [22] Lebedeva, 2011, Transcriptome-wide analysis of regulatory interactions of the RNA-binding protein HuR, Mol. Cell source
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Study design and conductnone given

    Experiments where LDLR mRNA deviate more than 5% from the expected mRNA (0.2) level after Act D treatment in NT control cells were dismissed from further statistical analysis.

    “Experiments where LDLR mRNA deviate more than 5% from the expected mRNA (0.2) level after Act D treatment in NT control cells, were dismissed from further statistical analysis.”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation

    When translocated into the cytoplasm, HuR exerts a stabilizing effect on its mRNA targets.

    “However, when translocated into the cytoplasm, HuR exerts a stabilizing effect on its mRNA targets [22,23,24].”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 3 sources checked
    • cites [22] Lebedeva, 2011, Transcriptome-wide analysis of regulatory interactions of the RNA-binding protein HuR, Mol. Cell source
    • cites [23] Atasoy, 1998, ELAV protein HuA (HuR) can redistribute between nucleus and cytoplasm and is upregulated during serum stimulation and T cell activation, J. Cell Sci. source
    • cites [24] Lu, 2015, Saturated fatty acids induce post-transcriptional regulation of HAMP mRNA via AU-rich element-binding protein, human antigen R (HuR), J. Biol. Chem. source
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Premisecitation

    TCN shares similarities to berberine, AICAR, and chenodeoxycholic acid by stabilizing LDLR mRNA through an ERK1/2-dependent pathway involving the LDLR 3′UTR.

    “While the mechanism of LDLR mRNA stabilization by canadine and gemfibrozil is still unknown, triciribine (TCN) shares similarities to berberine, AICAR, and chenodeoxycholic acid by stabilizing LDLR mRNA through an ERK1/2-dependent pathway, and involve the LDLR 3′UTR [5,8,12,14].”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 4 sources checked
    • cites [5] Kong, 2004, Berberine is a novel cholesterol-lowering drug working through a unique mechanism distinct from statins, Nat. Med. source
    • cites [8] Nakahara, 2002, Bile acids enhance low density lipoprotein receptor gene expression via a MAPK cascade-mediated stabilization of mRNA, J. Biol. Chem. source
    • cites [12] Bjune, 2018, Triciribine increases LDLR expression and LDL uptake through stabilization of LDLR mRNA, Sci. Rep. source
    • cites [14] Yashiro, 2013, 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside stabilizes low density lipoprotein receptor mRNA in hepatocytes via ERK-dependent HuR binding to an AU-rich element, Atherosclerosis source
  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation

    PMA partially increases LDLR mRNA stability through ERK-induced ZFP36L1 phosphorylation.

    “PMA has been shown to partially increase LDLR-mRNA stability through ERK-induced ZFP36L1 phosphorylation [15].”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [15] Adachi, 2014, ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 control LDLR mRNA stability via the ERK-RSK pathway, Nucleic Acids Res. source
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationown data

    TCN utilizes ERK signaling to increase the activity of HuR and inhibit ZFP36L1 to stabilize LDLR mRNA in HepG2 cells.

    “In sum, these data suggest that TCN utilizes ERK signaling to increase the activity of HuR and inhibit ZFP36L1 to stabilize LDLR mRNA in HepG2 cells.”
    • Also stated in: § 1. Introduction · plain
      “In this report, it was shown that both HuR and ZFP36L1 contribute to the stabilizing effect of TCN on LDLR mRNA.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    The stabilizing effect of HuR on LDLR mRNA in response to AICAR requires ERK activity.

    “Interestingly, the stabilizing effect of HuR on LDLR mRNA in response to AICAR appears to require the activity of ERK [14].”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [14] Yashiro, 2013, 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside stabilizes low density lipoprotein receptor mRNA in hepatocytes via ERK-dependent HuR binding to an AU-rich element, Atherosclerosis source
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationown data

    TCN requires the activity of RSK1 to induce ZFP36L1 phosphorylation, an event associated with TCN-induced LDLR mRNA.

    “These results show that TCN requires the activity of RSK1 to induce ZFP36L1 phosphorylation, an event that is associated with TCN-induced LDLR mRNA.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Study design and conductnone given

    Experiments with inefficient knockdown efficiency of target gene (below 70%) or in which the expected induction of LDLR mRNA by TCN (2-4 fold) failed were dismissed from further statistical analysis.

    “Experiments with inefficient knockdown efficiency of target gene (below 70%) or in which the expected induction of LDLR mRNA by TCN (2–4 fold) failed, were dismissed from further statistical analysis.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    TCN inhibits the LDLR mRNA-degrading activity of ZFP36L1, contributing to the stabilization of LDLR mRNA by TCN.

    “These results imply that TCN inhibits the LDLR mRNA-degrading activity of ZFP36L1, an event that would contribute to the stabilization of LDLR mRNA by TCN.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationown data

    TCN induces phosphorylation and a gel mobility shift of ZFP36L1.

    “Thus, TCN induces phosphorylation and a gel mobility shift of ZFP36L1.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • It may state two separate claims as one.

    Interpretationreasoning

    The stabilizing effect of TCN is partially mediated by the activation of HuR and inactivation of ZFP36L1.

    “this report shows that the stabilizing effect of TCN is partially mediated by the activation of HuR and inactivation of ZFP36L1.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Premisecitation

    LDLR mRNA is stabilized in an HuR-dependent manner in response to farnesoid X receptor activation and the AMPK activator AICAR.

    “One such target is LDLR mRNA [13], which is stabilized in an HuR-dependent manner in response to farnesoid X receptor activation and the AMPK activator, AICAR [9,14].”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked
    • cites [9] Singh, 2018, Farnesoid X Receptor Activation by Obeticholic Acid Elevates Liver Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor Expression by mRNA Stabilization and Reduces Plasma Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in Mice, Arterioscler. Thromb. Vas. Biol. source
    • cites [14] Yashiro, 2013, 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside stabilizes low density lipoprotein receptor mRNA in hepatocytes via ERK-dependent HuR binding to an AU-rich element, Atherosclerosis source
  • Probably not a substantial claim.

    Study design and conductnone given

    All experimental replicates refer to biological replicates.

    “All of the experimental replicates refer to biological replicates.”
    Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
  • Probably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.

    Premisecitation

    Both ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 isoforms have been shown to control the stability of LDLR mRNA via the ERK pathway.

    “although both isoforms have been shown to control the stability of LDLR mRNA via the ERK pathway”
    Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked
    • cites [15] Adachi, 2014, ZFP36L1 and ZFP36L2 control LDLR mRNA stability via the ERK-RSK pathway, Nucleic Acids Res. source
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  • The paper relies on this without support.

    TCN inactivation of ZFP36L1 precedes its knockdown by siRNA.

    “as inactivation of ZFP36L1 by TCN precedes its knockdown by siRNA”
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    The methods specify two different dilutions of the primary anti-HA antibody for confocal immunofluorescence microscopy.

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Authors
Sundvold, H.
Affiliations
Oslo University Hospital (NO)
Corresponding author
Sundvold, Hilde
Venue
Molecules
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2020-10-01
Volume
25
Issue
19
Pages
4505
ISSN
1420-3049 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3090321505
Cited by
5
References
30
Citations by year
2025: 4 · 2023: 1
FWCI
0.07
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA Research and Splicing
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Biochemistry › Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › RNA regulation and disease
Keywords
triciribine, ZFP36L1, HuR, RNA-binding proteins, AKT inhibitors, ERK signaling, RSK, CCR4-NOT complex, hypercholesterolemia, hepatoma cells, mRNA turnover
MeSH terms
ELAV-Like Protein 1, Cell Nucleus, Exoribonucleases, Humans, Phosphorylation, Receptors, LDL, Repressor Proteins, Ribonucleosides, RNA Stability, Protein Transport, Ribosomal Protein S6 Kinases, 90-kDa, Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases, Butyrate Response Factor 1, Hep G2 Cells

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