Identification and Characterization of TIG1: A Novel TCDD-Inducible Gene

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• Personal Author:
  Baldwin KT ; Ma Q
• Description:
  TCDD (2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin) is a prototype of a class of halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons, which are mostly byproducts of industrial processes and combustion of fuels. Many of the chemicals are persistent environmental contaminants. TCDD elicits a wide range of toxic responses in animals and impose a threat to human health. The aryl hydrocarbon receptor is a ligand-activated receptor/transcription factor, which, together with other factors, mediates the biological effects of TCDD and related chemicals. The mechanism of action of AhR involves transcriptional regulation of gene expression of target genes. However, current knowledge on the target genes and their roles in TCDD toxicity is limited and does not adequately explain the wide spectrum of TCDD toxicity. To gain new insights into the mechanism of TCDD action, we have utilized the mRNA differential display technique to identify new genes that are regulated by TCDD. We report here the identification of a new TCDD-inducible gene (TIG1) in mouse cell lines. Analyses of the partial sequence of TIG1 suggest that it represents a novel gene product. The induction of TIG1 by TCDD is both time- and dose-dependent. Cycloheximide, an inhibitor of protein synthesis, superinduces TIG1 in the presence of TCDD. Cell genetic analyses of the induction reveal that it requires AhR and Arnt. Furthermore, these analyses demonstrate that the transcription activation functions of both AhR and Amt are required for the induction of the gene. Finally, treatment of C57BU6 mice with low doses of TCDD induces TIG1 mRNA expression in liver. Thus, TIG1 is a novel target gene of TCDD in both cultured cell and intact animal; the induction of the gene by TCDD is mediated through the AhR/Arnt signaling process. These findings provide new insights into the mechanism of gene regulation by AhR. Current research is aimed at analyses of the sequence and cellular function(s) of TIG1. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Animals Environmental Pollution Fuel Oils Genetics Hazardous Substances Hydrocarbons Laboratories Occupational Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Animal Studies Aromatic Hydrocarbons Biological Effects Cellular Function Environmental Contamination Fuels Genes Genotoxic Effects Halogenated Hydrocarbons Health Hazards Laboratory Animals Toxic Effects

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• ISSN:
  1096-6080
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Abstract or Summary
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; West Virginia
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  HELD - Health Effects Laboratory Division
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  277-278
• Volume:
  54
• Issue:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20020996
• Citation:
  Toxicologist 2000 Mar; 54(1):277-278
• CAS Registry Number:
  (-)-Cycloheximide (CAS RN 66-81-9) ; 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (CAS RN 1746-01-6)
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2000
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Source Full Name:
  The Toxicologist. Society of Toxicology 39th Annual Meeting, March 19-23, 2000, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/198596/cdc_198596_DS1.pdf
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