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Estrogen-related receptor-α

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Target id: 622

Nomenclature: Estrogen-related receptor-α

Systematic Nomenclature: NR3B1

Family: 3B. Estrogen-related receptors

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Gene and Protein Information Click here for help
Species AA Chromosomal Location Gene Symbol Gene Name Reference
Human 423 11q13.1 ESRRA estrogen related receptor alpha 5
Mouse 422 19 5.08 cM Esrra estrogen related receptor, alpha 16
Rat 422 1q43 Esrra estrogen related receptor, alpha 1
Previous and Unofficial Names Click here for help
ERRα | ESRL1 | estrogen receptor-like 1 | nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group B member 1 | steroid hormone receptor ERR1 | Estrra | estrogen related receptor, alpha | estrogen related receptor
Database Links Click here for help
Alphafold P11474 (Hs), O08580 (Mm), Q5QJV7 (Rn)
CATH/Gene3D 3.30.50.10
ChEMBL Target CHEMBL3429 (Hs), CHEMBL1914280 (Mm)
Ensembl Gene ENSG00000173153 (Hs), ENSMUSG00000024955 (Mm), ENSRNOG00000021139 (Rn)
Entrez Gene 2101 (Hs), 26379 (Mm), 293701 (Rn)
Human Protein Atlas ENSG00000173153 (Hs)
KEGG Gene hsa:2101 (Hs), mmu:26379 (Mm), rno:293701 (Rn)
OMIM 601998 (Hs)
Pharos P11474 (Hs)
RefSeq Nucleotide NM_004451 (Hs), NM_007953 (Mm), NM_001008511 (Rn)
RefSeq Protein NP_004442 (Hs), NP_031979 (Mm), NP_001008511 (Rn)
UniProtKB P11474 (Hs), O08580 (Mm), Q5QJV7 (Rn)
Wikipedia ESRRA (Hs)
Selected 3D Structures Click here for help
Image of receptor 3D structure from RCSB PDB
Description:  Human estrogen-related receptor alpha in complex with a synthetic inverse agonist
PDB Id:  2PJL
Ligand:  compound 1a [PMID: 17556356]
Resolution:  2.3Å
Species:  Human
References:  11
Natural/Endogenous Ligands Click here for help
Comments: Orphan

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Agonists Click here for help
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Ligand Sp. Action Value Parameter Reference
genistein Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Agonist - - 18
⤷ [18]
daidzein Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Agonist - - 18
⤷ [18]
biochanin A Small molecule or natural product Click here for species-specific activity table Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Agonist - - 18
⤷ [18]
Antagonists Click here for help
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Ligand Sp. Action Value Parameter Reference
compound 1a [PMID: 17556356] Small molecule or natural product Ligand has a PDB structure Hs Inverse agonist 6.7 pIC50 11
⤷ pIC50 6.7 [11]
XCT790 Small molecule or natural product Hs Antagonist 6.1 – 6.5 pIC50 22
⤷ pIC50 6.1 – 6.5 [22]
diethylstilbestrol Small molecule or natural product Approved drug Ligand has a PDB structure Mm Antagonist 4.8 – 5.3 pIC50 19
⤷ pIC50 4.8 – 5.3 [19]
toxaphene Small molecule or natural product Mm Antagonist - - 24
⤷ [24]
chlordane Small molecule or natural product Mm Antagonist - - 24
⤷ [24]
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Antagonist Comments
Toxaphene is a very complex, but reproducible mixture of at least 177 C10 polychloro derivatives, having an approximate overall empirical formula of C10-H10-Cl8. It is used as an insecticide and may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen. Chlordan is a highly poisonous organochlorine insecticide. Both molecules have been shown to inhibit the transcriptional activities of ERR, probably by impairing its interactions with coactivators such as GRIP1 [24].
Immuno Process Associations
Immuno Process:  Immune regulation
Immuno Process:  Immune system development
DNA Binding Click here for help
Structure:  Monomer, Homodimer
HRE core sequence:  TNA AGGTCA
Response element:  Other DR, ERE
DNA Binding Comments
It was shown that both ERRs binds SFREs (SF1 Response Elements: TNA AGGTCA) and EREs (Estrogen Responsive Elements) in vitro and that ERR1 interact with these elements as a dimer. However, recent data clearly indicate that ERRs specifically bind SFRE and not ERE in vivo (V. Giguère, personal communication).
Co-binding Partners Click here for help
Name Interaction Effect Reference
Estrogen receptor-α Physical, Functional 10,25
Co-binding Partners Comments
ERR alpha may play a role in the response of some genes to estrogen via heterodimerization with ERs. The relevance of this interaction in vivo is still a matter of debate.
Main Co-regulators Click here for help
Name Activity Specific Ligand dependent AF-2 dependent Comments References
PNRC2 Co-activator No Yes Yes 26
NCOA3 Co-activator - No Yes 23
NCOA2 Co-activator - No Yes 23
NCOA1 Co-activator - No Yes 23
PNRC1 Other - No - 27
PPARGC1A Co-activator No No Yes coexpressed with ERR&alpha 7-9,15
Main Target Genes Click here for help
Name Species Effect Technique Comments References
ACADM Human Activated Transient transfection, EMSA, Other observed in all species studied 17
SPP1 Human Activated Transient transfection, EMSA observed in all species studied 21
THRA Human Activated Transient transfection, EMSA, Other 20
LTF Human Activated Transient transfection, EMSA, Footprint 25
APOA1 Human Activated ChIP, Transient transfection, other ERR alpha, in cooperation with PGC-1 , activates the apoA-IV promoter via interaction with the apoC-III enhancer in both human and mouse. 4
Tissue Distribution Click here for help
Cerebellum, hippocampus, kidney, gut, heart, hypothalamus, liver, lung, reproductive tissues (uterus, vagina, cervix), HeLa cells, embryonic tissue (nervous system, muscles, epidermis, intestine and urogenital endodermis).
Species:  Human
Technique:  Immunohistology, Northern blot, Western blot, in situ hybridization and other
References:  2-3,5-6,10,16
Tissue Distribution Comments
NR3B1 expression is observed in both human and rodent systems (as 2.2 to 2.6 kb mRNAs). Interestingly, expression of ERRalpha displays a circadian rhythmicity in liver, bone and uterus.
Physiological Consequences of Altering Gene Expression Click here for help
ERRalpha KO mice:-reduced body weight, resistant to high-fat diet induced obesity
Species:  Mouse
Tissue: 
Technique:  knock out
References:  14
Physiological Consequences of Altering Gene Expression Comments
ERRα null mice are viable, fertile and display no gross anatomical alterations, with the exception of and peripheral fat deposits. No significant changes in food consumption and energy expenditure or serum biochemistry parameters were observed in the mutant animals. Interestingly, the mutant animals are resistant to a high-fat diet-induced obesity.
Phenotypes, Alleles and Disease Models Click here for help Mouse data from MGI

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Allele Composition & genetic background Accession Phenotype Id Phenotype Reference
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0005666 abnormal adipose tissue physiology PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ		 MGI:1346831  MP:0000130 abnormal cancellous bone morphology PMID: 20519122 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0002118 abnormal lipid homeostasis PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ		 MGI:1346831  MP:0008396 abnormal osteoclast differentiation PMID: 20519122 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0001262 decreased body weight PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ		 MGI:1346831  MP:0000333 decreased bone marrow cell number PMID: 20519122 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ		 MGI:1346831  MP:0004993 decreased bone resorption PMID: 20519122 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0009289 decreased epididymal fat pad weight PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0009293 decreased inguinal fat pad weight PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ		 MGI:1346831  MP:0004985 decreased osteoclast cell number PMID: 20519122 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0005459 decreased percent body fat PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0009305 decreased retroperitoneal fat pad weight PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0009133 decreased white fat cell size PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ		 MGI:1346831  MP:0000240 extramedullary hematopoiesis PMID: 20519122 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0003960 increased lean body mass PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ		 MGI:1346831  MP:0004988 increased osteoblast cell number PMID: 20519122 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0000679 increased percent water in carcass PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0005659 increased resistance to diet-induced obesity PMID: 14585956 
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ		 MGI:1346831  MP:0009338 increased splenocyte number PMID: 20519122 
Esrratm1Dgen Esrratm1Dgen/Esrratm1Dgen
involves: 129P2/OlaHsd * C57BL/6		 MGI:1346831  MP:0002169 no abnormal phenotype detected
Esrratm1Vgi Esrratm1Vgi/Esrratm1Vgi
involves: 129S1/Sv * 129X1/SvJ		 MGI:1346831  MP:0000067 osteopetrosis PMID: 20519122 
Clinically-Relevant Mutations and Pathophysiology Click here for help
Disease:  Obesity
Disease Ontology: DOID:9970
OMIM: 601665
Comments:  There is significant association between ERR alpha promoter polymorphism and elevated body mass index (BMI).
References:  12
Disease:  Osteoporosis
Disease Ontology: DOID:11476
OMIM: 166710
Comments:  There is a statistical association between ERR alpha promoter polymorphism and lumbar spine Bone Mineral Density (BMD).
References:  13

References

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2. Bonnelye E, Vanacker JM, Dittmar T, Begue A, Desbiens X, Denhardt DT, Aubin JE, Laudet V, Fournier B. (1997) The ERR-1 orphan receptor is a transcriptional activator expressed during bone development. Mol Endocrinol, 11 (7): 905-16. [PMID:9178750]

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4. Carrier JC, Deblois G, Champigny C, Levy E, Giguère V. (2004) Estrogen-related receptor alpha (ERRalpha) is a transcriptional regulator of apolipoprotein A-IV and controls lipid handling in the intestine. J Biol Chem, 279 (50): 52052-8. [PMID:15466464]

5. Giguère V, Yang N, Segui P, Evans RM. (1988) Identification of a new class of steroid hormone receptors. Nature, 331 (6151): 91-4. [PMID:3267207]

6. Horard B, Rayet B, Triqueneaux G, Laudet V, Delaunay F, Vanacker JM. (2004) Expression of the orphan nuclear receptor ERRalpha is under circadian regulation in estrogen-responsive tissues. J Mol Endocrinol, 33 (1): 87-97. [PMID:15291745]

7. Huss JM, Kopp RP, Kelly DP. (2002) Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor coactivator-1alpha (PGC-1alpha) coactivates the cardiac-enriched nuclear receptors estrogen-related receptor-alpha and -gamma. Identification of novel leucine-rich interaction motif within PGC-1alpha. J Biol Chem, 277 (43): 40265-74. [PMID:12181319]

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11. Kallen J, Lattmann R, Beerli R, Blechschmidt A, Blommers MJ, Geiser M, Ottl J, Schlaeppi JM, Strauss A, Fournier B. (2007) Crystal structure of human estrogen-related receptor alpha in complex with a synthetic inverse agonist reveals its novel molecular mechanism. J Biol Chem, 282 (32): 23231-9. [PMID:17556356]

12. Kamei Y, Lwin H, Saito K, Yokoyama T, Yoshiike N, Ezaki O, Tanaka H. (2005) The 2.3 genotype of ESRRA23 of the ERR alpha gene is associated with a higher BMI than the 2.2 genotype. Obes Res, 13 (10): 1843-4. [PMID:16286534]

13. Laflamme N, Giroux S, Loredo-Osti JC, Elfassihi L, Dodin S, Blanchet C, Morgan K, Giguère V, Rousseau F. (2005) A frequent regulatory variant of the estrogen-related receptor alpha gene associated with BMD in French-Canadian premenopausal women. J Bone Miner Res, 20 (6): 938-44. [PMID:15883633]

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