Differential transcription factor use by the KIR2DL4 promoter under constitutive and IL-2/15-treated conditions

Steven R. Presnell, Lei Zhang, Corrin N. Chlebowy, Ahmad Al-Attar, Charles T. Lutz

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Abstract

KIR2DL4 is unique among human KIR genes in expression, cellular localization, structure, and function, yet the transcription factors required for its expression have not been identified. Using mutagenesis, EMSA, and cotransfection assays, we identified two redundant Runx binding sites in the 2DL4 promoter as essential for constitutive 2DL4 transcription, with contributions by a cyclic AMP response element (CRE) and initiator elements. IL-2- and IL-15-stimulated human NK cell lines increased 2DL4 promoter activity, which required functional Runx, CRE, and Ets sites. Chromatin immunoprecipitation experiments show that Runx3 and Ets1 bind the 2DL4 promoter in situ. 2DL4 promoter activity had similar transcription factor requirements in T cells. Runx, CRE, and Ets binding motifs are present in 2DL4 promoters from across primate species, but other postulated transcription factor binding sites are not preserved. Differences between 2DL4 and clonally restricted KIR promoters suggest a model that explains the unique 2DL4 expression pattern in human NK cells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4394-4404
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Immunology
Volume188
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology

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