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5-hydroxymethylcytosine deposition mediates Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 function in MYCN-amplified neuroblastoma [CUT&Run]

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MYCN-amplification is a strong predictor of poor prognosis in neuroblastoma, an embryonal malignancy that accounts for 15% of pediatric cancer deaths.

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Here, we found that MYCN-amplified neuroblastoma tumors have increased 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5-hmC) deposition on Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 (PRC2) target genes. 5-hmC and H3K27me3, a catalytic product of PRC2, directly co-localize at the nucleosomal level in MYCN-amplified neuroblastoma.

Genes with co-localization of 5-hmC/H3K27me3 are involved in development related pathways and are transcriptionally repressed in MYCN-amplified neuroblastoma. Chemical and genetic inhibition of 5-hmC deposition results in a loss of H3K27me3 deposition on protein-coding genes. Furthermore, 5-hmC deposition predisposes H3K27me3 marked genes to transcriptional activation upon PRC2 inhibition with tazemetostat.

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Low expression of genes marked by 5-hmC/H3K27me3 is associated with poor clinical outcome. Our results suggest that 5-hmC/H3K27me3 co-operate to repress mediators of development highlighting a novel link between DNA modifications and chromatin modifications with potential therapeutic implications in MYCN-amplified neuroblastoma.

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