Gene description for MECOM
Gene name MDS1 and EVI1 complex locus
Gene symbol MECOM
Other names/aliases AML1-EVI-1
EVI1
MDS1
MDS1-EVI1
PRDM3
Species Homo sapiens
 Database cross references - MECOM
ExoCarta ExoCarta_2122
Vesiclepedia VP_2122
Entrez Gene 2122
HGNC 3498
MIM 165215
UniProt Q03112   Q13465  
 MECOM identified in exosomes derived from the following tissue/cell type
Hepatocellular carcinoma cells 26054723    
 Gene ontology annotations for MECOM
Molecular Function
    protein homodimerization activity GO:0042803 IDA
    sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity GO:0003700 TAS
    protein binding GO:0005515 IPI
    metal ion binding GO:0046872 IEA
    DNA binding GO:0003677 ISS
Biological Process
    renal system development GO:0072001 IEA
    inflammatory response GO:0006954 IEA
    cell differentiation GO:0030154 IEA
    positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter GO:0045944 IEA
    in utero embryonic development GO:0001701 IEA
    forebrain development GO:0030900 IEA
    negative regulation of programmed cell death GO:0043069 IMP
    hematopoietic stem cell proliferation GO:0071425 ISS
    negative regulation of JNK cascade GO:0046329 IMP
    negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway GO:0030512 IDA
    response to bacterium GO:0009617 IEA
    regulation of cell cycle GO:0051726 IDA
    transcription, DNA-templated GO:0006351 IEA
    pericardium development GO:0060039 IEA
    regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0006355 TAS
    apoptotic process GO:0006915 IEA
    neutrophil homeostasis GO:0001780 IEA
    negative regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0045892 IDA
    positive regulation of transcription, DNA-templated GO:0045893 IDA
    chromatin organization GO:0006325 TAS
    regulation of cell proliferation GO:0042127 IEA
    post-embryonic development GO:0009791 IEA
    embryonic forelimb morphogenesis GO:0035115 IEA
    embryonic hindlimb morphogenesis GO:0035116 IEA
Subcellular Localization
    aggresome GO:0016235 IDA
    Golgi apparatus GO:0005794 IDA
    intracellular membrane-bounded organelle GO:0043231 IDA
    cytosol GO:0005829 TAS
    nucleoplasm GO:0005654 IDA
    nucleus GO:0005634 IDA
    nuclear speck GO:0016607 IDA
    cytoplasm GO:0005737 IDA
    histone deacetylase complex GO:0000118 IDA
 Experiment description of studies that identified MECOM in exosomes
1
Experiment ID 235
MISEV standards
EM
Biophysical techniques
TSG101|Alix|HSC70|GAPDH
Enriched markers
HSP90B1
Negative markers
qNano
Particle analysis
Identified molecule mRNA
Identification method RNA Sequencing
PubMed ID 26054723    
Organism Homo sapiens
Experiment description Hepatocellular carcinoma-derived exosomes promote motility of immortalized hepatocyte through transfer of oncogenic proteins and RNAs
Authors He M, Qin H, Poon TC, Sze SC, Ding X, Co NN, Ngai SM, Chan TF, Wong N
Journal name Carcinogenesis
Publication year 2015
Sample Hepatocellular carcinoma cells
Sample name HKCI-8
Isolation/purification methods Differential centrifugation
Filtration
Ultracentrifugation
Sucrose density gradient
Flotation density 1.13-1.19 g/mL
Molecules identified in the study Protein
RNA
Methods used in the study Western blotting
Mass spectrometry
RT-PCR
RNA Sequencing
 Protein-protein interactions for MECOM
  Protein Interactor ExoCarta ID Identification method PubMed Species
1 HDAC1 3065
Affinity Capture-Western Homo sapiens
Affinity Capture-Western Homo sapiens
Reconstituted Complex Homo sapiens
2 HDAC4  
Affinity Capture-Western Homo sapiens
3 PCAF  
Affinity Capture-Western Homo sapiens
Biochemical Activity Homo sapiens
4 CREBBP  
Affinity Capture-Western Homo sapiens
Biochemical Activity Homo sapiens
5 CTBP1 1487
Affinity Capture-Western Homo sapiens
Affinity Capture-Western Homo sapiens
Reconstituted Complex Homo sapiens
Phenotypic Enhancement Homo sapiens
Phenotypic Suppression Homo sapiens
6 SMAD3 4088
Affinity Capture-Western Homo sapiens
Reconstituted Complex Homo sapiens
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 Pathways in which MECOM is involved
PathwayEvidenceSource
PKMTs methylate histone lysines TAS Reactome





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