Toolkit/CIb1 promoter

CIb1 promoter

RNA Element·Research·Since 2007

Also known as: CIb1 gene promoter

Taxonomy: Mechanism Branch / Component. Workflows sit above the mechanism and technique branches rather than replacing them.

Summary

The CIb1 promoter is a Bombyx mori gene promoter characterized by firefly luciferase reporter assays in the ovary-derived BmN cell line. Deletion analysis identified promoter fragments with transcriptional activity, including an 82 bp region from -72 to +10 nt that retains basic promoter function, and an upstream segment with strong negative regulatory effects.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This promoter is useful as a characterized silkworm regulatory DNA element for driving and dissecting transcription in BmN cells. Its mapped minimal active region and upstream inhibitory segment provide a basis for tuning expression and studying cis-regulatory control in an insect cell context.

Problem solved

It helps address the problem of identifying functional promoter sequences and cis-regulatory regions in Bombyx mori. Specifically, it enables separation of basal promoter activity from upstream negative regulatory input through promoter deletion mapping.

Problem links

Need conditional recombination or state switching

Derived

The CIb1 promoter is a Bombyx mori gene promoter characterized by firefly luciferase reporter assays in the ovary-derived BmN cell line. Deletion analysis identified promoter fragments with transcriptional activity, including an 82 bp region from -72 to +10 nt that retains basic promoter function, and an upstream segment with strong negative regulatory effects.

Need tighter control over gene expression timing or amplitude

Derived

The CIb1 promoter is a Bombyx mori gene promoter characterized by firefly luciferase reporter assays in the ovary-derived BmN cell line. Deletion analysis identified promoter fragments with transcriptional activity, including an 82 bp region from -72 to +10 nt that retains basic promoter function, and an upstream segment with strong negative regulatory effects.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Mechanism Branch

Component: A low-level RNA part used inside a larger architecture that realizes a mechanism.

Techniques

No technique tags yet.

Target processes

recombinationtranscription

Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknownencoding mode: genetically encodedimplementation constraint: context specific validationoperating role: reporter

Characterization was performed using firefly luciferase as the reporter in BmN cells derived from Bombyx mori ovary. Practical use is therefore most directly supported for reporter constructs containing CIb1 promoter fragments, including the -72 to +10 nt minimal active region and the -517 to -386 nt upstream inhibitory segment when modulation of output is desired.

The available evidence is limited to a single reported in vitro characterization in BmN cells. No evidence here establishes performance in vivo, cross-cell-type generality, sequence-level motif definition, or utility for recombination beyond the listed target processes.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1activity in reporter assaysupports2007Source 1needs review

CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activity in the Bombyx mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.

The results showed that CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activities in the B. mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.
Claim 2activity in reporter assaysupports2007Source 1needs review

CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activity in the Bombyx mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.

The results showed that CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activities in the B. mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.
Claim 3activity in reporter assaysupports2007Source 1needs review

CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activity in the Bombyx mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.

The results showed that CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activities in the B. mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.
Claim 4activity in reporter assaysupports2007Source 1needs review

CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activity in the Bombyx mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.

The results showed that CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activities in the B. mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.
Claim 5activity in reporter assaysupports2007Source 1needs review

CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activity in the Bombyx mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.

The results showed that CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activities in the B. mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.
Claim 6activity in reporter assaysupports2007Source 1needs review

CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activity in the Bombyx mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.

The results showed that CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activities in the B. mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.
Claim 7activity in reporter assaysupports2007Source 1needs review

CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activity in the Bombyx mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.

The results showed that CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activities in the B. mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.
Claim 8minimal promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

The 82 bp CIb1 promoter fragment from -72 to +10 nt has basic transcription activity.

The 82 bp fragment (-72 to +10 nt) containing the eukaryotic core promoter elements revealed a basic transcription activity.
Claim 9minimal promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

The 82 bp CIb1 promoter fragment from -72 to +10 nt has basic transcription activity.

The 82 bp fragment (-72 to +10 nt) containing the eukaryotic core promoter elements revealed a basic transcription activity.
Claim 10minimal promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

The 82 bp CIb1 promoter fragment from -72 to +10 nt has basic transcription activity.

The 82 bp fragment (-72 to +10 nt) containing the eukaryotic core promoter elements revealed a basic transcription activity.
Claim 11minimal promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

The 82 bp CIb1 promoter fragment from -72 to +10 nt has basic transcription activity.

The 82 bp fragment (-72 to +10 nt) containing the eukaryotic core promoter elements revealed a basic transcription activity.
Claim 12minimal promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

The 82 bp CIb1 promoter fragment from -72 to +10 nt has basic transcription activity.

The 82 bp fragment (-72 to +10 nt) containing the eukaryotic core promoter elements revealed a basic transcription activity.
Claim 13minimal promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

The 82 bp CIb1 promoter fragment from -72 to +10 nt has basic transcription activity.

The 82 bp fragment (-72 to +10 nt) containing the eukaryotic core promoter elements revealed a basic transcription activity.
Claim 14minimal promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

The 82 bp CIb1 promoter fragment from -72 to +10 nt has basic transcription activity.

The 82 bp fragment (-72 to +10 nt) containing the eukaryotic core promoter elements revealed a basic transcription activity.
Claim 15negative cis regulationsupports2007Source 1needs review

A 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppresses CIb1 promoter transcription activity and likely contains strong negative cis-acting elements.

In vitro analysis indicated that the 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppressed the transcription activity of the CIb1 promoter, suggesting that the 132 bp fragment harbours strong negative cis-acting elements.
Claim 16negative cis regulationsupports2007Source 1needs review

A 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppresses CIb1 promoter transcription activity and likely contains strong negative cis-acting elements.

In vitro analysis indicated that the 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppressed the transcription activity of the CIb1 promoter, suggesting that the 132 bp fragment harbours strong negative cis-acting elements.
Claim 17negative cis regulationsupports2007Source 1needs review

A 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppresses CIb1 promoter transcription activity and likely contains strong negative cis-acting elements.

In vitro analysis indicated that the 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppressed the transcription activity of the CIb1 promoter, suggesting that the 132 bp fragment harbours strong negative cis-acting elements.
Claim 18negative cis regulationsupports2007Source 1needs review

A 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppresses CIb1 promoter transcription activity and likely contains strong negative cis-acting elements.

In vitro analysis indicated that the 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppressed the transcription activity of the CIb1 promoter, suggesting that the 132 bp fragment harbours strong negative cis-acting elements.
Claim 19negative cis regulationsupports2007Source 1needs review

A 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppresses CIb1 promoter transcription activity and likely contains strong negative cis-acting elements.

In vitro analysis indicated that the 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppressed the transcription activity of the CIb1 promoter, suggesting that the 132 bp fragment harbours strong negative cis-acting elements.
Claim 20negative cis regulationsupports2007Source 1needs review

A 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppresses CIb1 promoter transcription activity and likely contains strong negative cis-acting elements.

In vitro analysis indicated that the 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppressed the transcription activity of the CIb1 promoter, suggesting that the 132 bp fragment harbours strong negative cis-acting elements.
Claim 21negative cis regulationsupports2007Source 1needs review

A 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppresses CIb1 promoter transcription activity and likely contains strong negative cis-acting elements.

In vitro analysis indicated that the 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppressed the transcription activity of the CIb1 promoter, suggesting that the 132 bp fragment harbours strong negative cis-acting elements.
Claim 22regulatory functionsupports2007Source 1needs review

The Bm1 element positively regulates the CIb1 promoter.

The Bm1 element, upstream the transcription initiation site, showed a positive regulation function to the CIb1 promoter.
Claim 23regulatory functionsupports2007Source 1needs review

The Bm1 element positively regulates the CIb1 promoter.

The Bm1 element, upstream the transcription initiation site, showed a positive regulation function to the CIb1 promoter.
Claim 24regulatory functionsupports2007Source 1needs review

The Bm1 element positively regulates the CIb1 promoter.

The Bm1 element, upstream the transcription initiation site, showed a positive regulation function to the CIb1 promoter.
Claim 25regulatory functionsupports2007Source 1needs review

The Bm1 element positively regulates the CIb1 promoter.

The Bm1 element, upstream the transcription initiation site, showed a positive regulation function to the CIb1 promoter.
Claim 26regulatory functionsupports2007Source 1needs review

The Bm1 element positively regulates the CIb1 promoter.

The Bm1 element, upstream the transcription initiation site, showed a positive regulation function to the CIb1 promoter.
Claim 27regulatory functionsupports2007Source 1needs review

The Bm1 element positively regulates the CIb1 promoter.

The Bm1 element, upstream the transcription initiation site, showed a positive regulation function to the CIb1 promoter.
Claim 28regulatory functionsupports2007Source 1needs review

The Bm1 element positively regulates the CIb1 promoter.

The Bm1 element, upstream the transcription initiation site, showed a positive regulation function to the CIb1 promoter.
Claim 29virus responsive promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus infection increases CIb1 promoter activity.

Infection of Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) increased the activity of the CIb1 promoter
Claim 30virus responsive promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus infection increases CIb1 promoter activity.

Infection of Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) increased the activity of the CIb1 promoter
Claim 31virus responsive promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus infection increases CIb1 promoter activity.

Infection of Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) increased the activity of the CIb1 promoter
Claim 32virus responsive promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus infection increases CIb1 promoter activity.

Infection of Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) increased the activity of the CIb1 promoter
Claim 33virus responsive promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus infection increases CIb1 promoter activity.

Infection of Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) increased the activity of the CIb1 promoter
Claim 34virus responsive promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus infection increases CIb1 promoter activity.

Infection of Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) increased the activity of the CIb1 promoter
Claim 35virus responsive promoter activitysupports2007Source 1needs review

Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus infection increases CIb1 promoter activity.

Infection of Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) increased the activity of the CIb1 promoter

Approval Evidence

1 source5 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slug cib1-promoter
Characterization of the CIb1 promoter was performed in vitro using the firefly luciferase gene as reporter.

Source:

activity in reporter assaysupports

CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activity in the Bombyx mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.

The results showed that CIb1 promoter fragments have transcription activities in the B. mori ovary-derived BmN cell line.

Source:

minimal promoter activitysupports

The 82 bp CIb1 promoter fragment from -72 to +10 nt has basic transcription activity.

The 82 bp fragment (-72 to +10 nt) containing the eukaryotic core promoter elements revealed a basic transcription activity.

Source:

negative cis regulationsupports

A 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppresses CIb1 promoter transcription activity and likely contains strong negative cis-acting elements.

In vitro analysis indicated that the 132 bp fragment from -517 nt to -386 nt upstream of the transcription initiation site strongly suppressed the transcription activity of the CIb1 promoter, suggesting that the 132 bp fragment harbours strong negative cis-acting elements.

Source:

regulatory functionsupports

The Bm1 element positively regulates the CIb1 promoter.

The Bm1 element, upstream the transcription initiation site, showed a positive regulation function to the CIb1 promoter.

Source:

virus responsive promoter activitysupports

Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus infection increases CIb1 promoter activity.

Infection of Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) increased the activity of the CIb1 promoter

Source:

Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The promoter was experimentally evaluated in vitro with a firefly luciferase reporter in the Bombyx mori ovary-derived BmN cell line. Evidence supports both measurable transcriptional activity of CIb1 promoter fragments and localization of a basic active promoter region to -72 to +10 nt, while a 132 bp upstream fragment from -517 to -386 nt strongly suppresses activity.

CIb1 promoter and caged NF-κB DNA decoy address a similar problem space because they share recombination, transcription.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: recombination, transcription

Strengths here: looks easier to implement in practice.

CIb1 promoter and high throughput screening address a similar problem space because they share recombination, transcription.

Shared frame: shared target processes: recombination, transcription

Compared with synthetic promoters

CIb1 promoter and synthetic promoters address a similar problem space because they share recombination, transcription.

Shared frame: shared target processes: recombination, transcription

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice.

Ranked Citations

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    StructuralSource 1Zeitschrift für Naturforschung C2007Claim 1Claim 2Claim 3

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