Human Gene Set: TERAO_AOX4_TARGETS_HG_UP

For the Mouse gene set with the same name, see TERAO_AOX4_TARGETS_HG_UP

Standard name TERAO_AOX4_TARGETS_HG_UP
Systematic name M2360
Brief description Genes up-regulated in Harderian gland tissue upon knockout of AOX4 [GeneID=71872].
Full description or abstract The mouse aldehyde oxidase AOH2 (aldehyde oxidase homolog 2) is a molybdoflavoenzyme. Harderian glands are the richest source of AOH2, although the protein is detectable also in sebaceous glands, epidermis, and other keratinized epithelia. The levels of AOH2 in the Harderian gland and skin are controlled by genetic background, being maximal in CD1 and C57BL/6 and minimal in DBA/2, CBA, and 129/Sv strains. Testosterone is a negative regulator of AOH2 in Harderian glands. Purified AOH2 oxidizes retinaldehyde into retinoic acid, while it is devoid of pyridoxal-oxidizing activity. Aoh2(-/-) mice, the first aldehyde oxidase knockout animals ever generated, are viable and fertile. The data obtained for this knockout model indicate a significant role of AOH2 in the local synthesis and biodisposition of endogenous retinoids in the Harderian gland and skin. The Harderian gland's transcriptome of knockout mice demonstrates overall downregulation of direct retinoid-dependent genes as well as perturbations in pathways controlling lipid homeostasis and cellular secretion, particularly in sexually immature animals. The skin of knockout mice is characterized by thickening of the epidermis in basal conditions and after UV light exposure. This has correlates in the corresponding transcriptome, which shows enrichment and overall upregulation of genes involved in hypertrophic responses.
Collection C2: Curated
      CGP: Chemical and Genetic Perturbations
Source publication Pubmed 18981221   Authors: Terao M,Kurosaki M,Barzago MM,Fratelli M,Bagnati R,Bastone A,Giudice C,Scanziani E,Mancuso A,Tiveron C,Garattini E
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