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New role for Kruppel-like factor 14 as a transcriptional activator involved in the generation of signaling lipids

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Abstract

Background: KLF14 has elicited attention as a master regulator of lipid metabolism. Results: KLF14 regulates chromatin remodeling on sphingosine kinase 1 gene leading to its activation and sphingosine-1-phosphate production. Conclusion: KLF14 acts as a transcriptional activator for the generation of lipid signaling molecules. Significance: This new knowledge extends the functions assigned to KLF14 and contributes to understanding its role in human diseases.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)15798-15809
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume289
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - May 30 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology

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