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As a transcriptional regulator, the androgen receptor (AR) regulates the expression of many genes that are essential for male
sexual differentiation, including the development of both normal prostate and prostate cancer. The AR acts by binding to regulatory
DNA sequences found on the promoters of regulated genes. The study of AR activity on such responsive promoters is greatly
facilitated by the use of the reporter gene assay, which provides a quantitative and reproducible method for studying the
activity of such promoters. Among the several reporter genes that can be used, the genes encoding luciferase (Luc) and chloramphenicol
acetyltransferase (CAT) have been used most widely and successfully by researchers interested in AR-regulated promoters. Such
studies have led to the identification and characterization of DNA regulatory elements mediating AR activity on responsive
promoters and to an improved understanding of how AR regulates the transcription process. Described in this chapter is a method
by which to generate and utilize Luc and CAT reporter gene plasmids driven by the promoter of a novel androgen-regulated gene,
ETV1.
Book Title: Molecular Endocrinology: Methods and Protocols
Series: Methods in Molecular Biology | Volume: 590 | Pub. Date: Aug-01-2009 | Page Range: 195-207 | DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60327-378-7_12
Subject: Molecular Medicine
Key Words: Prostate cancer - androgen receptor - androgen - luciferase - β-galactosidase - chloramphenicol acetyltransferase
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