Species-Specific Transcription Factors Associated with Long Terminal Repeat Promoters of Endogenous Retroviruses: A Comprehensive Review

Hossain, Md Jakir and Nyame, Perpetual and Monde, Kazuaki (2024) Species-Specific Transcription Factors Associated with Long Terminal Repeat Promoters of Endogenous Retroviruses: A Comprehensive Review. Biomolecules, 14 (3). p. 280. ISSN 2218-273X

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Abstract

Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) became a part of the eukaryotic genome through endogenization millions of years ago. Moreover, they have lost their innate capability of virulence or replication. Nevertheless, in eukaryotic cells, they actively engage in various activities that may be advantageous or disadvantageous to the cells. The mechanisms by which transcription is triggered and implicated in cellular processes are complex. Owing to the diversity in the expression of transcription factors (TFs) in cells and the TF-binding motifs of viruses, the comprehensibility of ERV initiation and its impact on cellular functions are unclear. Currently, several factors are known to be related to their initiation. TFs that bind to the viral long-terminal repeat (LTR) are critical initiators. This review discusses the TFs shown to actively associate with ERV stimulation across species such as humans, mice, pigs, monkeys, zebrafish, Drosophila, and yeast. A comprehensive summary of the expression of previously reported TFs may aid in identifying similarities between animal species and endogenous viruses. Moreover, an in-depth understanding of ERV expression will assist in elucidating their physiological roles in eukaryotic cell development and in clarifying their relationship with endogenous retrovirus-associated diseases.

Item Type: Article
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Date Deposited: 27 Feb 2024 05:51
Last Modified: 27 Feb 2024 05:51
URI: http://editor.journal7sub.com/id/eprint/2662

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