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BACKGROUND:Human PAX-Interacting Protein 1 (PAXIP1)-associated glutamate rich protein 1 (PAGR1, also known as PA1) originally was discovered as part of a complex containing PAXIP1 and histone H3K4 methyltransferases MLL3 and MLL4, suggesting a role in epigenetic gene regulation. Further in vitro studies suggested additional functions in DNA damage repair and transcription. However, in vivo analysis of PAGR1 function has been lacking. RESULTS:Here we show that expression of the cognate mouse gene Pagr1a is found predominately in the extraembryonic and chorionic ectoderm from pregastrulation stages and is up-regulated within the embryo proper after gastrulation. Embryos with a germ line deletion of Pagr1a establish the anterior-posterior axis, and show normal neuroectodermal, mesodermal, and endodermal patterning, but fail to develop beyond the four- to five-somite stage or to undergo axial rotation. Pagr1a(-) (/) (-) embryos also show abnormal development of extraembryonic tissues with defects seen in the amnion, chorion and visceral yolk sac. At the molecular level, Pagr1a(-) (/) (-) embryos have reduced expression of BMP2, a known regulator of extraembryonic development. CONCLUSIONS:Loss of mouse Pagr1a function leads to defective extraembryonic development, likely due at least in part to altered BMP signaling, contributing to developmental arrest.
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