[HTML][HTML] Genome-wide orchestration of cardiac functions by the orphan nuclear receptors ERRα and γ

CR Dufour, BJ Wilson, JM Huss, DP Kelly, WA Alaynick… - Cell metabolism, 2007 - cell.com
Cell metabolism, 2007cell.com
Orphan nuclear receptor ERRα (NR3B1) is recognized as a key regulator of mitochondrial
biogenesis, but it is not known whether ERRα and other ERR isoforms play a broader role in
cardiac energetics and function. We used genome-wide location analysis and expression
profiling to appraise the role of ERRα and γ (NR3B3) in the adult heart. Our data indicate
that the two receptors, acting as nonobligatory heterodimers, target a common set of
promoters involved in the uptake of energy substrates, production and transport of ATP …
Summary
Orphan nuclear receptor ERRα (NR3B1) is recognized as a key regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis, but it is not known whether ERRα and other ERR isoforms play a broader role in cardiac energetics and function. We used genome-wide location analysis and expression profiling to appraise the role of ERRα and γ (NR3B3) in the adult heart. Our data indicate that the two receptors, acting as nonobligatory heterodimers, target a common set of promoters involved in the uptake of energy substrates, production and transport of ATP across the mitochondrial membranes, and intracellular fuel sensing, as well as Ca2+ handling and contractile work. Motif-finding algorithms assisted by functional studies indicated that ERR target promoters are enriched for NRF-1, CREB, and STAT3 binding sites. Our study thus reveals that the ERRs orchestrate a comprehensive cardiac transcriptional program and further suggests that modulation of ERR activities could be used to manage cardiomyopathies.
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