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Spatial flexibility in ternary complexes between SRF and its accessory proteins.

R Treisman1, R Marais, J Wynne

  • 1Transcription Laboratory, Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, UK.

The EMBO Journal
|December 1, 1992
PubMed
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The Serum Response Factor (SRF) and its partners Elk-1/SAP-1 form a ternary complex, crucial for gene regulation. DNA sequence flexibility and the Elk-1 B box are key to this complex formation, compensating for weak DNA binding.

Area of Science:

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • The transcription factor SRF binds DNA via its consensus site.
  • Ets domain factors like Elk-1 and SAP-1 partner with SRF to form ternary complexes.
  • Ternary complex formation is critical for regulating gene expression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the sequence requirements for ternary complex formation between SRF and Ets factors.
  • To understand the role of specific protein domains, like the Elk-1 B box, in this process.
  • To explore how DNA sequence variations affect complex assembly and function.

Main Methods:

  • DNA binding assays to assess complex formation.
  • Site-directed mutagenesis to alter DNA sequences and protein domains.

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  • Analysis of protein-DNA interactions in vitro.

    • Main Results:

    • Ternary complex formation is directed by SRF and Ets motifs, with flexible spacing and orientation.
    • The Elk-1 B box is essential for efficient ternary complex formation and inhibits autonomous DNA binding.
    • Low-affinity Ets domain-DNA interactions are compensated by ternary complex formation.
    • Naturally occurring variations in SRF binding sites allow recruitment of Elk-1 and SAP-1.

    Conclusions:

    • The DNA sequence flanking the SRF binding site and the Ets motif plays a flexible role in ternary complex formation.
    • The Elk-1 B box is a critical mediator of ternary complex assembly, enhancing DNA binding affinity.
    • Ternary complex formation is a key mechanism for regulating gene expression involving SRF and Ets transcription factors.