Pml is essential for multiple apoptotic pathways
Pml is essential for multiple apoptotic pathways
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DOI:
10.1038/3073
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发表时间:
1998-11-01
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影响因子:
30.8
通讯作者:
Pandolfi, PP
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作者:
Wang, ZG;Ruggero, D;Pandolfi, PP
The PML gene of acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) encodes a cell growth and tumour suppressor, however, the mechanisms by which PML suppresses tumorigenesis are poorly understood. We show here that Pml is required for Fas- and caspase-dependent DNA-damage-induced apoptosis. We also found that Pml is essential for induction of programmed cell death by Fas, tumour necrosis factor a (TNF), ceramide and type I and II interferons (IFNs). As a result, Pml(-/-) mice and cells are protected from the lethal effects of ionizing radiation and anti-fas antibody. Pml is required for caspase 1 and caspase 3 activation upon exposure to these stimuli. The PML-RAR alpha fusion protein of APL renders haemopoietic progenitor cells resistant to Fas-, TNF- and IFN-induced apoptosis with a lack of caspase 3 activation, thus acting as a Pml dominant-negative product. These results demonstrate that Pml is a mediator of multiple apoptotic signals, and implicate inhibition of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of APL.