General Information of the Ferroptosis Regulator (ID: REG10110)
Regulator Name Early growth response protein 1 (EGR1)
Synonyms
KROX24, ZNF225 ; AT225; Nerve growth factor-induced protein A; Transcription factor ETR103; Transcription factor Zif268; Zinc finger protein 225; Zinc finger protein Krox-24
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Gene Name EGR1
Gene ID 1958
Regulator Type Protein coding
Uniprot ID P18146
Sequence
MAAAKAEMQLMSPLQISDPFGSFPHSPTMDNYPKLEEMMLLSNGAPQFLGAAGAPEGSGS
NSSSSSSGGGGGGGGGSNSSSSSSTFNPQADTGEQPYEHLTAESFPDISLNNEKVLVETS
YPSQTTRLPPITYTGRFSLEPAPNSGNTLWPEPLFSLVSGLVSMTNPPASSSSAPSPAAS
SASASQSPPLSCAVPSNDSSPIYSAAPTFPTPNTDIFPEPQSQAFPGSAGTALQYPPPAY
PAAKGGFQVPMIPDYLFPQQQGDLGLGTPDQKPFQGLESRTQQPSLTPLSTIKAFATQSG
SQDLKALNTSYQSQLIKPSRMRKYPNRPSKTPPHERPYACPVESCDRRFSRSDELTRHIR
IHTGQKPFQCRICMRNFSRSDHLTTHIRTHTGEKPFACDICGRKFARSDERKRHTKIHLR
QKDKKADKSVVASSATSSLSSYPSPVATSYPSPVTTSYPSPATTSYPSPVPTSFSSPGSS
TYPSPVHSGFPSPSVATTYSSVPPAFPAQVSSFPSSAVTNSFSASTGLSDMTATFSPRTI
EIC

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Family EGR C2H2-type zinc-finger protein family
Function
Transcriptional regulator. Recognizes and binds to the DNA sequence 5'-GCG(T/G)GGGCG-3'(EGR-site) in the promoter region of target genes. Binds double-stranded target DNA, irrespective of the cytosine methylation status. Regulates the transcription of numerous target genes, and thereby plays an important role in regulating the response to growth factors, DNA damage, and ischemia. Plays a role in the regulation of cell survival, proliferation and cell death. Activates expression of p53/TP53 and TGFB1, and thereby helps prevent tumor formation. Required for normal progress through mitosis and normal proliferation of hepatocytes after partial hepatectomy. Mediates responses to ischemia and hypoxia; regulates the expression of proteins such as IL1B and CXCL2 that are involved in inflammatory processes and development of tissue damage after ischemia. Regulates biosynthesis of luteinizing hormone (LHB) in the pituitary. Regulates the amplitude of the expression rhythms of clock genes: BMAL1, PER2 and NR1D1 in the liver via the activation of PER1 (clock repressor) transcription. Regulates the rhythmic expression of core-clock gene BMAL1 in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN).

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HGNC ID
HGNC:3238
KEGG ID hsa:1958
Full List of the Ferroptosis Target of This Regulator and Corresponding Disease/Drug Response(s)
EGR1 can regulate the following target(s), and cause disease/drug response(s). You can browse detail information of target(s) or disease/drug response(s).
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Phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase (GPX4) [Suppressor]
In total 1 item(s) under this target
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis Target of This Regulator [1]
Target for Ferroptosis Suppressor
Responsed Disease Acute myocardial infarction ICD-11: BA41
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell proliferation
In Vitro Model
HL-1 cells Normal Mus musculus CVCL_0303
In Vivo Model
The male C57BL/6 mice (20-25 g, 10-week-old) were purchased from the Experimental Animal Center of Harbin Medical University (Harbin, China). Mice were anaesthetized with pentobarbital sodium (30 mg/kg, Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, USA) by intraperitoneal injection. The animals were fixed on the operating table in supine position, and the chest were sterilized and opened by blunt separation at the left 4th intercosal space. In the model group, the left anterior descending artery (LAD) was ligated with 7/0 silk suture for 3 days.

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Response regulation GPX4 was the direct target of miR-15a-5p by luciferase reporter assay. Mechanistically, silencing transcription factor early growth response-1 ( Egr-1) inhibited the level of miR-15a-5p, increased the protein expression of GPX4, accompanied by reduced ferroptosis and alleviated myocardial injury. These results provide a novel signaling pathway during the progression of acute myocardial infarction, namely Egr-1/miR-15a-5p/GPX4/ferroptosis.
Unspecific Target [Unspecific Target]
In total 1 item(s) under this target
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis Target of This Regulator [2]
Responsed Disease Intervertebral disc degeneration ICD-11: FA80
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
NF-kappa B signaling pathway hsa04064
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
In Vitro Model
hCEPs (Human cartilage endplate cells)
In Vivo Model
24 male C57BL/6J mice (8 weeks, weighing 20 ± 2 g) were purchased from Charles River (Beijing, China). Mice were anesthetized via an intraperitoneal injection of 3% pentobarbital sodium (40 mg/kg). Afterward, their extraperitoneal space was isolated and the exterior part of IVD was exposed. A 26 G puncture needle (90% of intervertebral space height) was utilized to punch in the C6/C7 IVD at a depth of 2.5 mm. The puncture needle was inserted into the dorsal annulus fibrosus across the center of the nucleus pulposus and partially across the ventral annulus fibrosus and withdrawn 30 s later.

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Response regulation In Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) cell models, EGR1 knockdown reduced ferroptosis and cartilage degeneration, which was reversed by MAP3K14 overexpression or Erastin treatment. Collectively, EGR1 promoted ferroptosis and IVD cartilage degeneration through MAP3K14-NF-B axis.
Acute myocardial infarction [ICD-11: BA41]
In total 1 item(s) under this disease
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Disease Response [1]
Target Regulator Early growth response protein 1 (EGR1) Protein coding
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
Cell proliferation
In Vitro Model
HL-1 cells Normal Mus musculus CVCL_0303
In Vivo Model
The male C57BL/6 mice (20-25 g, 10-week-old) were purchased from the Experimental Animal Center of Harbin Medical University (Harbin, China). Mice were anaesthetized with pentobarbital sodium (30 mg/kg, Sigma-Aldrich, St. Louis, USA) by intraperitoneal injection. The animals were fixed on the operating table in supine position, and the chest were sterilized and opened by blunt separation at the left 4th intercosal space. In the model group, the left anterior descending artery (LAD) was ligated with 7/0 silk suture for 3 days.

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Response regulation GPX4 was the direct target of miR-15a-5p by luciferase reporter assay. Mechanistically, silencing transcription factor early growth response-1 ( Egr-1) inhibited the level of miR-15a-5p, increased the protein expression of GPX4, accompanied by reduced ferroptosis and alleviated myocardial injury. These results provide a novel signaling pathway during the progression of acute myocardial infarction, namely Egr-1/miR-15a-5p/GPX4/ferroptosis.
Intervertebral disc degeneration [ICD-11: FA80]
In total 1 item(s) under this disease
Experiment 1 Reporting the Ferroptosis-centered Disease Response [2]
Target Regulator Early growth response protein 1 (EGR1) Protein coding
Pathway Response Fatty acid metabolism hsa01212
Ferroptosis hsa04216
NF-kappa B signaling pathway hsa04064
Cell Process Cell ferroptosis
In Vitro Model
hCEPs (Human cartilage endplate cells)
In Vivo Model
24 male C57BL/6J mice (8 weeks, weighing 20 ± 2 g) were purchased from Charles River (Beijing, China). Mice were anesthetized via an intraperitoneal injection of 3% pentobarbital sodium (40 mg/kg). Afterward, their extraperitoneal space was isolated and the exterior part of IVD was exposed. A 26 G puncture needle (90% of intervertebral space height) was utilized to punch in the C6/C7 IVD at a depth of 2.5 mm. The puncture needle was inserted into the dorsal annulus fibrosus across the center of the nucleus pulposus and partially across the ventral annulus fibrosus and withdrawn 30 s later.

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Response regulation In Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) cell models, EGR1 knockdown reduced ferroptosis and cartilage degeneration, which was reversed by MAP3K14 overexpression or Erastin treatment. Collectively, EGR1 promoted ferroptosis and IVD cartilage degeneration through MAP3K14-NF-B axis.
References
Ref 1 The Egr-1/miR-15a-5p/GPX4 axis regulates ferroptosis in acute myocardial infarction. Eur J Pharmacol. 2021 Oct 15;909:174403. doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2021.174403. Epub 2021 Jul 31.
Ref 2 EGR1 knockdown confers protection against ferroptosis and ameliorates intervertebral disc cartilage degeneration by inactivating the MAP3K14/NF-B axis. Genomics. 2023 Jul 13;115(5):110683. doi: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2023.110683. Online ahead of print.