Replication initiator 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the REPIN1 gene.[5][6] The protein helps enable RNA binding activity as a replication initiation-region protein. The make up of REPIN 1 include three zinc finger hand clusters that organize polydactyl zinc finger proteins containing 15 zinc finger DNA- binding motifs.[7] It has also been predicted to help in regulation of transcription via RNA polymerase II with it being located in the nucleoplasm. Expression of this protein has been seen in the colon, spleen, kidney, and 23 other tissues within the human body throughout.[8]

REPIN1
Identifiers
AliasesREPIN1, AP4, RIP60, ZNF464, Zfp464, replication initiator 1
External IDsMGI: 1889817 HomoloGene: 22810 GeneCards: REPIN1
Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
Entrez
Ensembl
UniProt
RefSeq (mRNA)
RefSeq (protein)
Location (UCSC)Chr 7: 150.37 – 150.37 MbChr 6: 48.57 – 48.58 Mb
PubMed search[3][4]
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History edit

REPIN 1 originally was first identified in a study focusing on replication of dihydrofolate reductase gene (dhfr) in Chinese hamsters, with it initiating near stable bent DNA that binds to multiple factors. In the paper scientists used protein DNA cross linking experiments that revealed the 60-kDa polypeptide, with it being labeled by its alternative name RIP60.[9] Due to the cofractionating of ATP-dependent DNA helicase with DNA-binding activity that was origin specific, the study suggested that RIP60 was involved with chromosomal DNA synthesis in mammalian cells.[10]

Genetics edit

REPIN 1 can be found on chromosome 7q36.1 according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information within humans.[11] REPIN 1 acts as a specific sequence binding protein in human DNA which is required for the start of chromosomal replication. Located in the nucleoplasm and part of the nuclear origin of replication recognition complex within the nucleus, it first binds on 5'-ATT'3' of the sequence. It does this on reiterated sequences downstream of the origin of bidirectional replication (OBR), and at a second 5'-ATT-3' homologous sequence opposite of the orientation within the OBR zone.[12] It encodes proteins containing fifteen C2H2 zinc finger DNA binding motifs to three clusters referred to as hands Z1 (ZFs 1-5), Z2 (ZFs 6-8), and Z3 (ZFs 9-15) with proline rich areas being present between them.[13]

Function edit

The function of REPIN 1 is to act as a replication initiator and sequence binding protein for chromosomal replication. Like other zinc finger proteins its physiological functions, molecular mechanisms, and regulations are not fully understood. However due to its high expression in adipose tissue and livers found in sub congenic and congenic rat strains some scientists have seen in as a participant in the regulation of genes. More specifically in those that are involved in lipid droplet formation and fusion, adipogenesis, as well as glucose and fatty acid transport in adipocytes. [14] Human in vitro data also suggests REPIN 1's role in adipocyte function and a possible therapeutic target for treating obesity.[15]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c GRCh38: Ensembl release 89: ENSG00000214022Ensembl, May 2017
  2. ^ a b c GRCm38: Ensembl release 89: ENSMUSG00000052751Ensembl, May 2017
  3. ^ "Human PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  4. ^ "Mouse PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  5. ^ Houchens CR, Montigny W, Zeltser L, Dailey L, Gilbert JM, Heintz NH (January 2000). "The dhfr oribeta-binding protein RIP60 contains 15 zinc fingers: DNA binding and looping by the central three fingers and an associated proline-rich region". Nucleic Acids Research. 28 (2): 570–581. doi:10.1093/nar/28.2.570. PMC 102514. PMID 10606657.
  6. ^ "Entrez Gene: REPIN1 replication initiator 1".
  7. ^ Heiker JT, Klöting N (2013-01-01). Litwack G (ed.). "Replication initiator 1 in adipose tissue function and human obesity". Vitamins and Hormones. 91. Academic Press: 97–105. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-407766-9.00005-5. ISBN 9780124077669. PMID 23374714.
  8. ^ "REPIN1 replication initiator 1 [Homo sapiens (human)] - Gene - NCBI". www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  9. ^ Krüger J, Berger C, Weidle K, Schleinitz D, Tönjes A, Stumvoll M, et al. (April 2019). "Metabolic effects of genetic variation in the human REPIN1 gene". International Journal of Obesity. 43 (4): 821–831. doi:10.1038/s41366-018-0123-0. PMID 29915365. S2CID 49297306.
  10. ^ Dailey L, Caddle MS, Heintz N, Heintz NH (December 1990). "Purification of RIP60 and RIP100, mammalian proteins with origin-specific DNA-binding and ATP-dependent DNA helicase activities". Molecular and Cellular Biology. 10 (12): 6225–6235. doi:10.1128/mcb.10.12.6225-6235.1990. PMC 362897. PMID 2174103.
  11. ^ "REPIN1 replication initiator 1 [Homo sapiens (human)] - Gene - NCBI". www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  12. ^ "UniProt". www.uniprot.org. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  13. ^ Klöting N, Wilke B, Klöting I (July 2007). "Triplet repeat in the Repin1 3'-untranslated region on rat chromosome 4 correlates with facets of the metabolic syndrome". Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews. 23 (5): 406–410. doi:10.1002/dmrr.713. PMID 17173329. S2CID 84633542.
  14. ^ Ruschke K, Illes M, Kern M, Klöting I, Fasshauer M, Schön MR, et al. (September 2010). "Repin1 maybe involved in the regulation of cell size and glucose transport in adipocytes". Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 400 (2): 246–251. doi:10.1016/j.bbrc.2010.08.049. PMID 20727851.
  15. ^ Heiker JT, Klöting N (January 2013). Litwack G (ed.). "Replication initiator 1 in adipose tissue function and human obesity". Vitamins and Hormones. 91. Academic Press: 97–105. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-407766-9.00005-5. ISBN 9780124077669. PMID 23374714.

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