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HERO ID
5916229
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Androgen Regulates Mafb Expression Through its 3'UTR During Mouse Urethral Masculinization
Author(s)
Matsushita, S; Suzuki, K; Ogino, Y; Hino, S; Sato, T; Suyama, M; Matsumoto, T; Omori, A; Inoue, S; Yamada, G
Year
2016
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Endocrinology
ISSN:
0013-7227
EISSN:
1945-7170
Volume
157
Issue
2
Page Numbers
844-857
Language
English
PMID
26636186
DOI
10.1210/en.2015-1586
Web of Science Id
WOS:000369965900037
Abstract
External genitalia are prominent organs showing hormone-dependent sexual differentiation. Androgen is an essential regulator of masculinization of the genital tubercle, which is the anlage of external genitalia. We have previously shown that v-maf avian musculoaponeurotic fibrosarcoma oncogene homolog B (MAFB) is an androgen-inducible regulator of embryonic urethral masculinization in mice. However, it remains unclear how androgen regulates Mafb expression. The current study suggests that the Mafb 3' untranslated region (UTR) is an essential region for its regulation by androgen. We identified 2 functional androgen response elements (AREs) in Mafb 3'UTR. Androgen receptor is bound to such AREs in 3'UTR during urethral masculinization. In addition to 3'UTR, Mafb 5'UTR also showed androgen responsiveness. Moreover, we also demonstrated that β-catenin, one of genital tubercle masculinization factors, may be an additional regulator of Mafb expression during urethral masculinization. This study provides insights to elucidate mechanisms of gene regulation through AREs present in Mafb 3'UTR for a better understanding of the processes of urethral masculinization.
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