Chemical Biology Approaches for Characterization of Epigenetic Regulators Published: February, 2016 Abstract:
Chemical biology approaches are a powerful means to functionally characterize epigenetic regulators such as histone modifying enzymes. We outline experimental protocols and best practices for the cellular characterization and use of “chemica... Read more » Tags Antibody
Expression of the MOZ-TIF2 oncoprotein in mice represses senescence. Published: February, 2016 Abstract:
The MOZ-TIF2 translocation, that fuses MOZ (Monocytic Leukemia Zinc finger protein) histone acetyltransferase (HAT) with the nuclear co-activator TIF2, is associated the development of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. We recently showed that in t... Read more » Tags Antibody
Transcriptome-wide distribution and function of RNA hydroxymethylcytosine Published: January, 2016 Abstract:
Hydroxymethylcytosine, well described in DNA, occurs also in RNA. Here, we show that hydroxymethylcytosine preferentially marks polyadenylated RNAs and is deposited by Tet in Drosophila. We map the transcriptome-wide hydroxymethylation landscape, ... Read more » Tags Antibody
Functional characterization of the hGRαT556I causing Chrousos syndrome Published: January, 2016 Abstract:
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Chrousos syndrome is a rare pathologic condition characterized by generalized, partial resistance of target tissues to glucocorticoids and caused by inactivating mutations of the human glucocorticoid receptor (hGR) gene. A novel case ... Read more » Tags Antibody
Embryonic transcription is controlled by maternally defined chromatin state Published: December, 2015 Abstract:
Histone-modifying enzymes are required for cell identity and lineage commitment, however little is known about the regulatory origins of the epigenome during embryonic development. Here we generate a comprehensive set of epigenome reference maps, ... Read more » Tags Antibody
Oxidative DNA damage in mouse sperm chromosomes: Size matters. Published: December, 2015 Abstract:
Normal embryo and foetal development as well as the health of the progeny are mostly dependent on gamete nuclear integrity. In the present study, in order to characterize more precisely oxidative DNA damage in mouse sperm we used two mouse models ... Read more » Tags Antibody
Transient generalized glucocorticoid hypersensitivity Published: December, 2015 Abstract:
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Transient generalized glucocorticoid hypersensitivity is a rare disorder characterized by increased tissue sensitivity to glucocorticoids and compensatory hypo-activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The condition itsel... Read more » Tags Antibody