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PGC-1α stimulates SIRT3 gene expression by activating the SIRT3 promoter via an Estrogen-Related Receptor (ERR) binding element (ERRE).
Understanding that SIRT3 expression is driven by PGC-1α and ERRα suggests that lifestyle factors activating PGC-1α (like exercise or cold exposure) are likely the most effective natural ways to upregulate SIRT3.
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PGC-1a activated the mouse SIRT3 promoter, which was mediated by an estrogen-related receptor (ERR) binding element (ERRE) (2407/2399) mapped to the promoter region.
Why this rating
Supported by luciferase assays, EMSA, and ChIP assays confirming binding and functional activation.
Source
Sirtuin 3, a New Target of PGC-1α, Plays an Important Role in the Suppression of ROS and Mitochondrial Biogenesis
Xingxing Kong et al. · PLoS ONE · 2010
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0011707
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