Régulation de l’expression du gène Six6 par les facteurs de transcription Lhx2 et Pax6 dans le contexte des cellules souches rétiniennes
Vertebrate eye developement is the result of multiple perfectly executed biological process. This tight orchestration is principaly controled by transcription factors. Homeobox-containing transcription factors are expressed in the presumptive eye field and are required to initiate eye development and for final retinal cell differenciation. The genetic control of these transcription factors are poorly understood. We analysed Six6’s nearby genomic sequence to caracterise potential promoter regions. Chromatin immunoprecipitations and luciferase assays confirmed the binding and the in vitro synergic trans-activation of Six6 potential promoter by Lhx2 and Pax6. This study also demonstrate the contribution of Lhx2 for the establishment of presumptive retina field at the neural plate stage. The detailed knowledge of genetic networks regulating the formation of a fonctional retina by retinal progenitor is crucial. Indeed, when these mecanisms will be eluciated, we will be able to establish regenerative retinal cell therapy.
Lhx2 Pax6 Six6 Retina Homeobox Development Transcription factor Optic vesicle