NCIt definition : Human SAT1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of Xp22.1 and is approximately
21 kb in length. This allele, which encodes diamine acetyltransferase 1 protein, plays
a role in the regulation of polyamine intracellular concentration and polyamine transport
out of cells. An allelic variant of the SAT gene is associated with keratosis follicularis
spinulosa decalvans.;
NCIt note : Alternative splicing of the SAT gene produces a truncated isoform of diamine acetyltransferase
1 protein which has been suggested to contribute to tumor progression. SAT gene expression
is up-regulated by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in colon cancer cells, resulting
in lower intracellular levels of polyamines; this alteration in polyamine levels has
been associated with decreased carcinogenesis. Transient overexpression of the SAT
gene restores sensitivity of resistant human ovarian cancer cells to both N1,N12-bis(ethyl)spermine
and cisplatin. Substrates for diamine acetyltransferase 1 protein include norspermidine,
spermidine, spermine, N(1)acetylspermine and putrescine.;