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135 publications found.

Histone lysine demethylase inhibition reprograms prostate cancermetabolism and mechanics.
Published: August, 2022

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Aberrant activity of androgen receptor (AR) is the primary cause underlying development and progression of prostate cancer (PCa) and castration-resistant PCa (CRPC). Androgen signaling regulates gene transcription and lipid metabolism, ...
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Comprehensive characterization of the epigenetic landscape in Multiple Myeloma
Published: January, 2022

Abstract: Background: Human multiple myeloma (MM) cell lines (HMCLs) have been widely used to understand themolecular processes that drive MM biology. Epigenetic modifications are involved in MM development,progression, and drug resistance. A comprehensive ...
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Chromatin dysregulation associated with NSD1 mutation in head and necksquamous cell carcinoma.
Published: February, 2021

Abstract: Chromatin dysregulation has emerged as an important mechanism of oncogenesis. To develop targeted treatments, it is important to understand the transcriptomic consequences of mutations in chromatin modifier genes. Recently, mutations in the histon...
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WAPL maintains a cohesin loading cycle to preserve cell-type-specificdistal gene regulation.
Published: December, 2020

Abstract: The cohesin complex has an essential role in maintaining genome organization. However, its role in gene regulation remains largely unresolved. Here we report that the cohesin release factor WAPL creates a pool of free cohesin, in a process known a...
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Programmed increases in LXRα induced by paternal alcohol use enhance offspring metabolic adaptation to high-fat diet induced obesity
Published: September, 2019

Abstract: Paternally inherited alterations in epigenetic programming are emerging as relevant factors in numerous disease states, including the growth and metabolic defects observed in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. In rodents, chronic paternal alcohol u...
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The Itaconate Pathway Is a Central Regulatory Node Linking Innate Immune Tolerance and Trained Immunity
Published: October, 2018

Abstract: Sepsis involves simultaneous hyperactivation of the immune system and immune paralysis, leading to both organ dysfunction and increased susceptibility to secondary infections. Acute activation of myeloid cells induced itaconate synthesis, which su...
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Interplay of cell–cell contacts and RhoA/MRTF‐A signaling regulates cardiomyocyte identity
Published: May, 2018

Abstract: Cell–cell and cell–matrix interactions guide organ development and homeostasis by controlling lineage specification and maintenance, but the underlying molecular principles are largely unknown. Here, we show that in human developing ca...
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The chromatin remodeling factor SPOC1 acts as a cellular restriction factor against human cytomegalovirus by repressing the major immediate-early promoter
Published: May, 2018

Abstract: The cellular protein SPOC1 (survival time-associated PHD finger protein in ovarian cancer 1) acts as a regulator of chromatin structure and DNA damage response. It binds H3K4me2/3 containing chromatin and promotes DNA condensation by recruiting co...
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Viral targeting of TFIIB impairs de novo polymerase II recruitment and affects antiviral immunity
Published: April, 2018

Abstract: Viruses have evolved a plethora of mechanisms to target host antiviral responses. Here, we propose a yet uncharacterized mechanism of immune regulation by the orthomyxovirus Thogoto virus (THOV) ML protein through engaging general transcription fa...
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HMGB2 Loss upon Senescence Entry Disrupts Genomic Organization and Induces CTCF Clustering across Cell Types
Published: April, 2018

Abstract: Processes like cellular senescence are characterized by complex events giving rise to heterogeneous cell populations. However, the early molecular events driving this cascade remain elusive. We hypothesized that senescence entry is triggered by an...
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Generation of a PAX6 knockout glioblastoma cell line with changes in cell cycle distribution and sensitivity to oxidative stress
Published: April, 2018

Abstract: The transcription factor PAX6 is expressed in various cancers. In anaplastic astrocytic glioma, PAX6 expression is inversely related to tumor grade, resulting in low PAX6 expression in Glioblastoma, the highest-grade astrocytic glioma. The aim o...
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Widespread bacterial protein histidine phosphorylation revealed by mass spectrometry-based proteomics
Published: January, 2018

Abstract: For decades, major difficulties in analyzing histidine phosphorylation have limited the study of phosphohistidine signaling. Here we report a method revealing widespread and abundant protein histidine phosphorylation in Escherichia coli. We genera...
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reChIP-seq reveals widespread bivalency of H3K4me3 and H3K27me3 in CD4(+) memory T cells
Published: August, 2016

Abstract: The combinatorial action of co-localizing chromatin modifications and regulators determines chromatin structure and function. However, identifying co-localizing chromatin features in a high-throughput manner remains a technical challenge. Here we ...
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Rapid immunoprecipitation mass spectrometry of endogenous proteins (RIME) for analysis of chromatin complexes
Published: January, 2016

Abstract: Rapid immunoprecipitation mass spectrometry of endogenous protein (RIME) is a method that allows the study of protein complexes, in particular chromatin and transcription factor complexes, in a rapid and robust manner by mass spectrometry (MS). Th...
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NeuroD1 reprograms chromatin and transcription factor landscapes to induce the neuronal program
Published: October, 2015

Abstract: Abstract Cell fate specification relies on the action of critical transcription factors that become available at distinct stages of embryonic development. One such factor is NeuroD1, which is essential for eliciting the neuronal development progr...
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Regulation of the expression of claudin 23 by the enhancer of zeste 2 polycomb group protein in colorectal cancer.
Published: July, 2015

Abstract: Altered epigenetic mechanisms, similar to gene mutations, contribute to the pathogenesis and molecular heterogeneity of neoplasms, including colorectal cancer (CRC). Enhancer of zeste 2 (EZH2) is a histone methyltransferase, which is involved in e...
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Evidence Supporting a Role for TopBP1 and Brd4 in the Initiation but Not Continuation of Human Papillomavirus 16 E1/E2-Mediated DNA Replication.
Published: May, 2015

Abstract: UNLABELLED: To replicate the double-stranded human papillomavirus 16 (HPV16) DNA genome, viral proteins E1 and E2 associate with the viral origin of replication, and E2 can also regulate transcription from adjacent promoters. E2 interacts with hos...
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Sensitive detection of chromatin-altering polymorphisms reveals autoimmune disease mechanisms.
Published: May, 2015

Abstract: Most disease associations detected by genome-wide association studies (GWAS) lie outside coding genes, but very few have been mapped to causal regulatory variants. Here, we present a method for detecting regulatory quantitative trait loci (QTLs) t...
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Population differentiation determined from putative neutral and divergent adaptive genetic markers in Eulachon (Thaleichthys pacificus, Osmeridae), an anadromous Pacific smelt.
Published: March, 2015

Abstract: Twelve eulachon (Thaleichthys pacificus, Osmeridae) populations ranging from Cook Inlet, Alaska and along the west coast of North America to the Columbia River were examined by restriction-site-associated DNA (RAD) sequencing to elucidate patterns...
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Genome-wide redistribution of BRD4 binding sites in transformation resistant cells.
Published: March, 2015

Abstract: Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) patients do not develop cancer despite a significant accumulation of DNA damage in their cells. We have recently reported that HGPS cells are refractory to experimental oncogenic transformation and we id...
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Direct entry by RNase E is a major pathway for the degradation and processing of RNA in Escherichia coli.
Published: February, 2015

Abstract: Escherichia coli endoribonuclease E has a major influence on gene expression. It is essential for the maturation of ribosomal and transfer RNA as well as the rapid degradation of messenger RNA. The latter ensures that translation closely follows p...
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Age dependent changes in the LPS induced transcriptome of bovine dermal fibroblasts occurs without major changes in the methylome.
Published: January, 2015

Abstract: BackgroundBy comparing fibroblasts collected from animals at 5-months or 16-months of age we have previously found that the cultures from older animals produce much more IL-8 in response to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation. We now expand this ...
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PU.1 Opposes IL-7-Dependent Proliferation of Developing B Cells with Involvement of the Direct Target Gene Bruton Tyrosine Kinase.
Published: January, 2015

Abstract: Deletion of genes encoding the E26 transformation-specific transcription factors PU.1 and Spi-B in B cells (CD19-CreΔPB mice) leads to impaired B cell development, followed by B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 100% incidence and with a median...
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Transcription-coupled recruitment of human CHD1 and CHD2 influences chromatin accessibility and histone H3 and H3.3 occupancy at active chromatin regions
Published: January, 2015

Abstract: Background CHD1 and CHD2 chromatin remodeling enzymes play important roles in development, cancer and differentiation. At a molecular level, the mechanisms are not fully understood but include transcriptional regulation, nucleosome organization a...
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Recurrent ETNK1 mutations in atypical chronic myeloid leukemia.
Published: January, 2015

Abstract: Despite the recent identification of recurrent SETBP1 mutations in atypical chronic myeloid leukemia (aCML), a complete description of the somatic lesions responsible for the onset of this disorder is still lacking. To find additional somatic abno...
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Phosphorylation of TET proteins is regulated via O-GlcNAcylation by the glycosyltransferase OGT.
Published: January, 2015

Abstract: TET proteins oxidize 5-methylcytosine (mC) to 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (hmC), 5-formylcytosine (fC) and 5-carboxylcytosine (caC) and thus provide a possible means for active DNA demethylation in mammals. Although their catalytic mechanism is well c...
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Activation of aryl hydrocarbon receptor promotes invasion of clear cell renal cell carcinoma and is associated with poor prognosis and cigarette smoke.
Published: December, 2014

Abstract: Although exposure to environmental pollutants is one of the risk factors for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), its relationship with carcinogenesis and the progression of RCC remains unknown. The present study was designed to elucidate the role of the a...
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Plasmid Flux in Escherichia coli ST131 Sublineages, Analyzed by Plasmid Constellation Network (PLACNET), a New Method for Plasmid Reconstruction from Whole Genome Sequences.
Published: December, 2014

Abstract: Bacterial whole genome sequence (WGS) methods are rapidly overtaking classical sequence analysis. Many bacterial sequencing projects focus on mobilome changes, since macroevolutionary events, such as the acquisition or loss of mobile genetic eleme...
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RB Maintains Quiescence and Prevents Premature Senescence through Upregulation of DNMT1 in Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
Published: December, 2014

Abstract: Many cell therapies currently being tested are based on mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). However, MSCs start to enter the senescent state upon long-term expansion. The role of retinoblastoma (RB) protein in regulating MSC properties is not well s...
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Specific but interdependent functions for Arabidopsis AGO4 and AGO6 in RNA-directed DNA methylation.
Published: December, 2014

Abstract: Argonaute (AGO) family proteins are conserved key components of small RNA-induced silencing pathways. In the RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM) pathway in Arabidopsis, AGO6 is generally considered to be redundant with AGO4. In this report, our co...
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Neuropeptide Y promotes adipogenesis in chicken adipose cells in vitro.
Published: November, 2014

Abstract: Neuropeptide Y is an evolutionarily conserved neurotransmitter that stimulates food intake in higher vertebrate species and promotes adipogenesis in mammals. The objective of this study was to determine if NPY also enhances adipogenesis in birds, ...
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Heavy transcription of yeast genes correlates with differential loss of histone H2B relative to H4 and queued RNA polymerases.
Published: November, 2014

Abstract: Eukaryotic chromatin is composed of nucleosomes, which contain nearly two coils of DNA wrapped around a central histone octamer. The octamer contains an H3-H4 tetramer and two H2A-H2B dimers. Gene activation is associated with chromatin disruption...
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DNA Copy-Number Control through Inhibition of Replication Fork Progression.
Published: November, 2014

Abstract: Proper control of DNA replication is essential to ensure faithful transmission of genetic material and prevent chromosomal aberrations that can drive cancer progression and developmental disorders. DNA replication is regulated primarily at the lev...
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The repair of oxidized purines in the DNA of human lymphocytes requires an activation involving NF-YA-mediated upregulation of OGG1.
Published: November, 2014

Abstract: 8-Oxoguanine DNA glycosylase (OGG1), which initiates the repair of DNA purine modifications such as 8-oxo-7,8-dihydroguanine (8-oxoG), is often regarded as a house keeping protein ubiquitously active in mammalian cells. We have analysed the repair...
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A Novel Mouse Model for the Hyper-IgM Syndrome: A Spontaneous Activation-Induced Cytidine Deaminase Mutation Leading to Complete Loss of Ig Class Switching and Reduced Somatic Hypermutation.
Published: November, 2014

Abstract: We describe a spontaneously derived mouse line that completely failed to induce Ig class switching in vitro and in vivo. The mice inherited abolished IgG serum titers in a recessive manner caused by a spontaneous G→A transition mutation in codon 1...
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Androgen receptor-interacting protein HSPBAP1 facilitates growth of prostate cancer cells in androgen-deficient conditions.
Published: October, 2014

Abstract: Hormonal therapies targeting androgen receptor (AR) are effective in prostate cancer (PCa), but often the cancers progress to fatal castrate-resistant disease. Improved understanding of the cellular events during androgen deprivation would help to...
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Loss of Nucleolar Histone Chaperone NPM1 Triggers Rearrangement of Heterochromatin and Synergizes with a Deficiency in DNA Methyltransferase DNMT3A to Drive Ribosomal DNA Transcription.
Published: October, 2014

Abstract: Nucleoli are prominent nuclear structures assembled and organized around actively transcribed ribosomal DNA (rDNA). The nucleolus has emerged as a platform for the organization of chromatin enriched for repressive histone modifications associated ...
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A nanobody modulates the p53 transcriptional program without perturbing its functional architecture.
Published: October, 2014

Abstract: The p53 transcription factor plays an important role in genome integrity. To perform this task, p53 regulates the transcription of genes promoting various cellular outcomes including cell cycle arrest, apoptosis or senescence. The precise regulati...
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Obesity increases histone H3 lysine 9 and 18 acetylation at Tnfa and Ccl2 genes in mouse liver
Published: October, 2014

Abstract: Obesity contributes to the development of non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is characterized by the upregulated expression of two key inflammatory mediators: tumor necrosis factor (Tnfa) and monocyte chemotactic protein 1 (Mcp1; als...
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Co-regulated expression of Na+/phosphate Pho89 transporter and Ena1 Na+-ATPase allows their functional coupling under high pH stress.
Published: September, 2014

Abstract: The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae has two main high-affinity inorganic phosphate (Pi) transporters, Pho84 and Pho89, functionally relevant at acidic/neutral pH and alkaline pH, respectively. Upon Pi starvation PHO84 and PHO89 are induced by activ...
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Evidence that breast cancer risk at the 2q35 locus is mediated through IGFBP5 regulation.
Published: September, 2014

Abstract: GWAS have identified a breast cancer susceptibility locus on 2q35. Here we report the fine mapping of this locus using data from 101,943 subjects from 50 case-control studies. We genotype 276 SNPs using the 'iCOGS' genotyping array and impute geno...
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Genome-wide map of regulatory interactions in the human genome.
Published: September, 2014

Abstract: Increasing evidence suggests that interactions between regulatory genomic elements play an important role in regulating gene expression. We generated a genome-wide interaction map of regulatory elements in human cells (ENCODE tier 1 cells, K562, G...
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SNAIL1 combines competitive displacement of ASCL2 and epigenetic mechanisms to rapidly silence the EPHB3 tumor suppressor in colorectal cancer.
Published: September, 2014

Abstract: EPHB3 is a critical cellular guidance factor in the intestinal epithelium and an important tumor suppressor in colorectal cancer (CRC) whose expression is frequently lost at the adenoma-carcinoma transition when tumor cells become invasive. The mo...
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TELP, a sensitive and versatile library construction method for next-generation sequencing.
Published: September, 2014

Abstract: Next-generation sequencing has been widely used for the genome-wide profiling of histone modifications, transcription factor binding and gene expression through chromatin immunoprecipitated DNA sequencing (ChIP-seq) and cDNA sequencing (RNA-seq). ...
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Hypomethylated pollen bypasses the interploidy hybridization barrier in Arabidopsis.
Published: September, 2014

Abstract: Plants of different ploidy levels are separated by a strong postzygotic hybridization barrier that is established in the endosperm. Deregulated parent-of-origin specific genes cause the response to interploidy hybridizations, revealing an epigenet...
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Inhibition of euchromatic histone methyltransferase 1 and 2 sensitizes chronic myeloid leukemia cells to interferon treatment.
Published: July, 2014

Abstract: BACKGROUND: H3K9 methylation is one of the essential histone post-translational modifications for heterochromatin formation and transcriptional repression. Recently, several studies have demonstrated that H3K9 methylation negatively regulates the ...
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Paradoxical role of DNA methylation in activation of FoxA2 gene expression during endoderm development.
Published: July, 2014

Abstract: The transcription factor FoxA2 is a master regulator of endoderm development and pancreatic beta cell gene expression. To elucidate the mechanisms underlying the activation of the FoxA2 gene during differentiation, we have compared the epigenetic ...
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Noncoding Transcription by Alternative RNA Polymerases Dynamically Regulates an Auxin-Driven Chromatin Loop.
Published: July, 2014

Abstract: The eukaryotic epigenome is shaped by the genome topology in three-dimensional space. Dynamic reversible variations in this epigenome structure directly influence the transcriptional responses to developmental cues. Here, we show that the Arabidop...
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Transcriptional regulation of LUX by CBF1 mediates cold input to the circadian clock in Arabidopsis.
Published: July, 2014

Abstract: Circadian clocks allow organisms to anticipate daily changes in the environment to enhance overall fitness. Transcription factors (TFs) play a prominent role in the molecular mechanism but are incompletely described possibly due to functional redu...
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RPLP1, a Crucial Ribosomal Protein for Embryonic Development of the Nervous System.
Published: June, 2014

Abstract: Ribosomal proteins are pivotal to development and tissue homeostasis. RP Large P1 (Rplp1) overexpression is associated with tumorigenesis. However, the physiological function of Rplp1 in mammalian development remains unknown. In this study, we dis...
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Two CCAAT box-binding transcription factors redundantly regulate early steps of the legume-rhizobia endosymbiosis.
Published: June, 2014

Abstract: During endosymbiotic interactions between legume plants and nitrogen-fixing rhizobia, successful root infection by bacteria and nodule organogenesis requires the perception and transduction of bacterial lipo-chitooligosaccharidic signal called Nod...
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PARG is dispensable for recovery from transient replicative stress but required to prevent detrimental accumulation of poly(ADP-ribose) upon prolonged replicative stress.
Published: June, 2014

Abstract: Poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation is involved in numerous bio-logical processes including DNA repair, transcription and cell death. Cellular levels of poly(ADP-ribose) (PAR) are regulated by PAR polymerases (PARPs) and the degrading enzyme PAR glycohydrolase...
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CETP inhibitors downregulate hepatic LDL receptor and PCSK9 expression in vitro and in vivo through a SREBP2 dependent mechanism.
Published: June, 2014

Abstract: BACKGROUND: CETP inhibitors block the transfer of cholesteryl ester from HDL-C to VLDL-C and LDL-C, thereby raising HDL-C and lowering LDL-C. In this study, we explored the effect of CETP inhibitors on hepatic LDL receptor (LDLR) and PCSK9 express...
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IL-15 regulates Bcl-2 family members Bim and Mcl-1 through JAK/STAT and PI3K/AKT pathways in T cells.
Published: May, 2014

Abstract: Maintenance of T cells is determined by their survival capacity, which is regulated by Bcl-2 proteins. Cytokines signalling through the common gamma chains such as IL-2, IL-7 and IL-15 are important for T-cell survival but how these cytokines dete...
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MIR146A inhibits JMJD3 expression and osteogenic differentiation in human mesenchymal stem cells.
Published: May, 2014

Abstract: Chromatin remodeling is important for cell differentiation. Histone methyltransferase EZH2 and histone demethylase JMJD3 (KDM6B) modulate levels of histone H3 lysine 27 trimethylation (H3K27me3). Interplay between the two modulators influence line...
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Trrap-dependent histone acetylation specifically regulates cell-cycle gene transcription to control neural progenitor fate decisions.
Published: May, 2014

Abstract: Fate decisions in neural progenitor cells are orchestrated via multiple pathways, and the role of histone acetylation in these decisions has been ascribed to a general function promoting gene activation. Here, we show that the histone acetyltransf...
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Epigenetic changes modulate schistosome egg formation and are a novel target for reducing transmission of schistosomiasis.
Published: May, 2014

Abstract: Treatment and control of schistosomiasis relies on the only available drug, praziquantel, and the search for alternative chemotherapeutic agents is therefore urgent. Egg production is required for the transmission and immunopathology of schistosom...
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Early aberrant DNA methylation events in a mouse model of acute myeloid leukemia.
Published: April, 2014

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Aberrant DNA methylation is frequently found in human malignancies including acute myeloid leukemia (AML). While most studies focus on later disease stages, the onset of aberrant DNA methylation events and their dynamics during leukemi...
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Primary vitamin D receptor target genes as biomarkers for the vitamin D3 status in the hematopoietic system.
Published: April, 2014

Abstract: Vitamin D3 belongs to the few nutritional compounds that has, via the binding of its metabolite 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3) to the transcription factor vitamin D receptor (VDR), a direct effect on gene regulation. The relation of thous...
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Targeting vertebrate intron-encoded box C/D 2'-O-methylation guide RNAs into the Cajal body.
Published: April, 2014

Abstract: Post-transcriptional pseudouridylation and 2'-O-methylation of splicesomal small nuclear ribonucleic acids (snRNAs) is mediated by box H/ACA and box C/D small Cajal body (CB)-specific ribonucleoproteins (scaRNPs), respectively. The WD-repeat prote...
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Glycolytic genes are targets of the nuclear receptor Ad4BP/SF-1.
Published: April, 2014

Abstract: Genetic deficiencies in transcription factors can lead to the loss of certain types of cells and tissue. The steroidogenic tissue-specific nuclear receptor Ad4BP/SF-1 (NR5A1) is one such gene, because mice in which this gene is disrupted fail to d...
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Characterization of an archaeal two-component system that regulates methanogenesis in Methanosaeta harundinacea.
Published: April, 2014

Abstract: Two-component signal transduction systems (TCSs) are a major mechanism used by bacteria in response to environmental changes. Although many sequenced archaeal genomes encode TCSs, they remain poorly understood. Previously, we reported that a metha...
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Synthesis of multifunctional lipid–polymer conjugates: application to the elaboration of bright far-red fluorescent lipid probes
Published: March, 2014

Abstract: A new class of lipid-ended polymer conjugates presenting reactive sites regularly distributed along the polymer chain were synthesized using RAFT polymerization. The chosen modular approach enables preparation of different lipid families by tuning...
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FoxA1 directs the lineage and immunosuppressive properties of a novel regulatory T cell population in EAE and MS.
Published: March, 2014

Abstract: The defective generation or function of regulatory T (Treg) cells in autoimmune disease contributes to chronic inflammation and tissue injury. We report the identification of FoxA1 as a transcription factor in T cells that, after ectopic expressio...
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Centromeric histone H2B monoubiquitination promotes noncoding transcription and chromatin integrity.
Published: March, 2014

Abstract: Functional centromeres are essential for proper cell division. Centromeres are established largely by epigenetic processes resulting in incorporation of the histone H3 variant CENP-A. Here, we demonstrate the direct involvement of H2B monoubiquiti...
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A deterministic analysis of genome integrity during neoplastic growth in Drosophila.
Published: February, 2014

Abstract: The development of cancer has been associated with the gradual acquisition of genetic alterations leading to a progressive increase in malignancy. In various cancer types this process is enabled and accelerated by genome instability. While genome ...
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Distribution, recognition and regulation of non-CpG methylation in the adult mammalian brain.
Published: February, 2014

Abstract: DNA methylation has critical roles in the nervous system and has been traditionally considered to be restricted to CpG dinucleotides in metazoan genomes. Here we show that the single base-resolution DNA methylome from adult mouse dentate neurons c...
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CLOCK:BMAL1 is a pioneer-like transcription factor.
Published: January, 2014

Abstract: The mammalian circadian clock relies on the master genes CLOCK and BMAL1 to drive rhythmic gene expression and regulate biological functions under circadian control. Here we show that rhythmic CLOCK:BMAL1 DNA binding promotes rhythmic chromatin op...
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Array-based assay detects genome-wide 5-mC and 5-hmC in the brains of humans, non-human primates, and mice.
Published: January, 2014

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Methylation on the fifth position of cytosine (5-mC) is an essential epigenetic mark that is linked to both normal neurodevelopment and neurological diseases. The recent identification of another modified form of cytosine, 5-hydroxymet...
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Histone Deacetylase inhibition with Valproic Acid down-regulates Osteocalcin gene expression in Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells and Osteoblasts: Evidence for HDAC2 involvement.
Published: January, 2014

Abstract: Adult mesenchymal stem cells, such as dental pulp stem cells, are of great interest for cell-based tissue engineering strategies because they can differentiate into a variety of tissue-specific cells, above all, into osteoblasts. In recent years, ...
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Meis2 is a Pax6 co-factor in neurogenesis and dopaminergic periglomerular fate specification in the adult olfactory bulb.
Published: January, 2014

Abstract: Meis homeodomain transcription factors control cell proliferation, cell fate specification and differentiation in development and disease. Previous studies have largely focused on Meis contribution to the development of non-neuronal tissues. By co...
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Inactivating CUX1 mutations promote tumorigenesis.
Published: January, 2014

Abstract: A major challenge in cancer genetics is to determine which low-frequency somatic mutations are drivers of tumorigenesis. Here we interrogate the genomes of 7,651 diverse human cancers and find inactivating mutations in the homeodomain transcriptio...
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Alternative End-Joining and Classical Nonhomologous End-Joining Pathways Repair Different Types of Double-Strand Breaks during Class-Switch Recombination.
Published: December, 2013

Abstract: Classical nonhomologous end-joining (C-NHEJ) and alternative end-joining (A-EJ) are the main DNA double-strand break (DSB) repair pathways when a sister chromatid is not available. However, it is not clear how one pathway is chosen over the other ...
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Two Histone Deacetylases, FfHda1 and FfHda2, Are Important for Fusarium fujikuroi Secondary Metabolism and Virulence.
Published: December, 2013

Abstract: Histone modifications are crucial for the regulation of secondary metabolism in various filamentous fungi. Here we studied the involvement of histone deacetylases (HDACs) in secondary metabolism in the phytopathogenic fungus Fusarium fujikuroi, a ...
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Genome-wide chromatin analysis in mature mouse and human spermatozoa.
Published: December, 2013

Abstract: At the end of mammalian spermatogenesis, chromatin in differentiating germ cells is extensively remodeled, with the majority of nucleosomes being removed and ultimately exchanged by highly basic proteins named protamines. Residual nucleosomes are,...
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A closed-loop synthetic gene circuit for the treatment of diet-induced obesity in mice.
Published: November, 2013

Abstract: Diet-induced obesity is a lifestyle-associated medical condition that increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Here we report the design of a closed-loop genetic circuit that constantly ...
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Precision-cut liver slices of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua): An in vitro system for studying the effects of environmental contaminants.
Published: November, 2013

Abstract: The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is an economically important species commonly consumed by humans. The widespread distribution of cod in the North Atlantic Ocean makes it vulnerable to effluents from human activities, such as coastal industries and...
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Genomic and proteomic analyses of prdm5 reveal interactions with insulator binding proteins in embryonic stem cells.
Published: November, 2013

Abstract: PRDM proteins belong to the SET domain protein family, which is involved in the regulation of gene expression. Although few PRDM members possess histone methyltransferase activity, the molecular mechanisms by which the other members exert transcri...
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A chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) protocol for use in whole human adipose tissue.
Published: November, 2013

Abstract: Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) has become a central method when studying in vivo protein-DNA interactions, with the major challenge being the hope to capture "authentic" interactions. While ChIP protocols have been optimized for use with spe...
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Dynamics of 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3-dependent chromatin accessibility of early vitamin D receptor target genes.
Published: November, 2013

Abstract: The signaling cascade of the transcription factor vitamin D receptor (VDR) is triggered by its specific ligand 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1α,25(OH)2D3). In this study we demonstrate that in THP-1 human monocytic leukemia cells 87.4% of the 1034 mo...
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The SERRATE protein is involved in alternative splicing in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Published: October, 2013

Abstract: How alternative splicing (AS) is regulated in plants has not yet been elucidated. Previously, we have shown that the nuclear cap-binding protein complex (AtCBC) is involved in AS in Arabidopsis thaliana. Here we show that both subunits of AtCBC (A...
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Gene regulatory scenarios of primary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin d3 target genes in a human myeloid leukemia cell line.
Published: October, 2013

Abstract: Genome- and transcriptome-wide data has significantly increased the amount of available information about primary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (1,25(OH)2D3) target genes in cancer cell models, such as human THP-1 myelomonocytic leukemia cells. In this...
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A three-component signaling system finetunes expression kinetics of HPPK responsible for folate synthesis by positive feedback loop during stress response of Xanthomonas campestris.
Published: October, 2013

Abstract: During adaptation to environments, bacteria employ two-component signal transduction systems, which contain histidine kinases and response regulators, to sense and respond to exogenous and cellular stimuli in an accurate spatiotemporal manner. Alt...
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ErbB2 upregulates the Na+,HCO3--cotransporter NBCn1/SLC4A7 in human breast cancer cells via Akt, ERK, Src, and Kruppel-like factor 4.
Published: October, 2013

Abstract: Misregulation of acid-base transport plays central roles in cancer development. We previously demonstrated the strong up-regulation of the Na(+),HCO3(-) cotransporter NBCn1 (SLC4A7) in MCF-7 breast cancer cells by a truncated, constitutively activ...
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DNMT1 Is Regulated by ATP-Citrate Lyase and Maintains Methylation Patterns during Adipocyte Differentiation.
Published: October, 2013

Abstract: During adipocyte differentiation, significant epigenomic changes occur in association with the implementation of the adipogenic program. We have previously shown that histone acetylation increases during differentiation in a manner dependent on ac...
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Gene regulation and priming by topoisomerase IIα in embryonic stem cells.
Published: September, 2013

Abstract: Topoisomerases resolve torsional stress, while their function in gene regulation, especially during cellular differentiation, remains unknown. Here we find that the expression of topo II isoforms, topoisomerase IIα and topoisomerase IIβ, is the ch...
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The BTB-Containing Protein Kctd15 Is SUMOylated In Vivo.
Published: September, 2013

Abstract: Potassium Channel Tetramerization Domain containing 15 (Kctd15) has a role in regulating the neural crest (NC) domain in the embryo. Kctd15 inhibits NC induction by antagonizing Wnt signaling and by interaction with the transcription factor AP-2α ...
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Global alterations of DNA methylation in cholangiocarcinoma targets the Wnt signaling pathway
Published: September, 2013

Abstract: The molecular mechanisms underlying the genesis of cholangiocarcinomas (CCs) are poorly understood. Epigenetic changes such as aberrant hypermethylation and subsequent atypical gene expression are characteristic features of most human cancers. In ...
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The ASAP2 gene is a primary target of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 in human monocytes and macrophages.
Published: August, 2013

Abstract: A genome-wide data set on vitamin D receptor (VDR) binding sites in human THP-1 cells (monocytes) led us to the genomic region around the ASAP2 (Arf-GAP with SH3 domain, ankyrin repeat and PH domain 2) gene, whose product is involved in the regula...
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Sexually Dimorphic Genome-Wide Binding of Retinoid X Receptor alpha (RXRα) Determines Male-Female Differences in the Expression of Hepatic Lipid Processing Genes in Mice.
Published: August, 2013

Abstract: Many hepatic functions including lipid metabolism, drug metabolism, and inflammatory responses are regulated in a sex-specific manner due to distinct patterns of hepatic gene expression between males and females. Regulation for the majority of the...
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PfSec13 is an unusual chromatin-associated nucleoporin of Plasmodium falciparum that is essential for parasite proliferation in human erythrocytes.
Published: July, 2013

Abstract: In Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest form of human malaria, the nuclear periphery has drawn much attention due to its role as a sub-nuclear compartment involved in virulence gene expression. Recent data have implicated components of the nuclear...
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Digital genotyping of sorghum -- a diverse plant species with a large repeat-rich genome.
Published: July, 2013

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Rapid acquisition of accurate genotyping information is essential for all genetic marker-based studies. For species with relatively small genomes, complete genome resequencing is a feasible approach for genotyping; however, for species...
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Alu Elements in ANRIL Non-Coding RNA at Chromosome 9p21 Modulate Atherogenic Cell Functions through Trans-Regulation of Gene Networks.
Published: July, 2013

Abstract: The chromosome 9p21 (Chr9p21) locus of coronary artery disease has been identified in the first surge of genome-wide association and is the strongest genetic factor of atherosclerosis known today. Chr9p21 encodes the long non-coding RNA (ncRNA) an...
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Cbl-b mediates TGFβ sensitivity by downregulating inhibitory SMAD7 in primary T cells.
Published: June, 2013

Abstract: T cell-intrinsic transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) receptor signaling plays an essential role in controlling immune responses. The RING-type E3 ligase Cbl-b has been shown to mediate the sensitivity of T cells to TGFβ; however, the mechanism und...
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Functional dissection of the PROPEP2 and PROPEP3 promoters reveals the importance of WRKY factors in mediating microbe-associated molecular pattern-induced expression.
Published: June, 2013

Abstract: · In Arabidopsis thaliana, small peptides (AtPeps) encoded by PROPEP genes act as damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) that are perceived by two leucine-rich repeat receptor kinases, PEPR1 and PEPR2, to amplify defense responses. In partic...
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Ptc6 Is required for proper rapamycin-induced down-regulation of the genes coding for ribosomal and rRNA processing proteins in S. cerevisiae.
Published: May, 2013

Abstract: Ptc6 is one of the seven components (Ptc1-Ptc7) of the protein phosphatase 2C family in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In contrast to other type 2C phosphatases, the cellular role of this isoform is poorly understood. We present here a compre...
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Region of difference 4 in alpine Mycobacterium caprae isolates indicates three variants.
Published: May, 2013

Abstract: The lack of complete genome sequence information for Mycobacterium caprae complicates a robust differentiation of M. caprae and Mycobacterium bovis. In this study, the presence or absence of M. caprae-specific single nucleotide polymorphisms in le...
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Epigenetic and molecular signature of human umbilical cord blood-derived neural stem cell (HUCB-NSC) neuronal differentiation.
Published: April, 2013

Abstract: In the context of cell therapy, the epigenetic status of core stemness transcription factor (STF) genes regulating the cell proliferation/differentiation program is of primary interest. Our results confirmed that in vitro differentiation of the um...
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The role of proteasome beta subunits in gastrin-mediated transcription of plasminogen activator inhibitor-2 and regenerating protein1.
Published: March, 2013

Abstract: The hormone gastrin physiologically regulates gastric acid secretion and also contributes to maintaining gastric epithelial architecture by regulating expression of genes such as plasminogen activator inhibitor 2 (PAI-2) and regenerating protein 1...
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Inhibition of neural crest formation by Kctd15 involves regulation of transcription factor AP-2.
Published: February, 2013

Abstract: The neural crest develops in vertebrate embryos within a discrete domain at the neural plate boundary and eventually gives rise to a migrating population of cells that differentiate into a multitude of derivatives. We have shown that the broad-com...
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Linking proteomic and transcriptional data through the interactome and epigenome reveals a map of oncogene-induced signaling.
Published: February, 2013

Abstract: Cellular signal transduction generally involves cascades of post-translational protein modifications that rapidly catalyze changes in protein-DNA interactions and gene expression. High-throughput measurements are improving our ability to study eac...
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MeCP2 modulates gene expression pathways in astrocytes.
Published: January, 2013

Abstract: ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Mutations in MECP2 encoding methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MeCP2) cause the X-linked neurodevelopmental disorder Rett syndrome. Rett syndrome patients exhibit neurological symptoms that include irregular breathing, impaired mo...
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The SIRT1 Modulators AROS and DBC1 Regulate HSF1 Activity and the Heat Shock Response
Published: January, 2013

Abstract: The heat shock response, the cellular response to protein damaging stress, is critical in maintaining proteostasis. The heat shock response is regulated by the transcription factor HSF1, which is activated upon heat shock and other stresses to ind...
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Evolution of cichlid vision via trans-regulatory divergence.
Published: December, 2012

Abstract: ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Phenotypic evolution may occur through mutations that affect either the structure or expression of protein-coding genes. Although the evolution of color vision has historically been attributed to structural mutations within t...
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The Potential for Isocitrate Dehydrogenase Mutations to Produce 2-Hydroxyglutarate Depends on Allele Specificity and Subcellular Compartmentalization.
Published: December, 2012

Abstract: Monoallelic point mutations in cytosolic isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1) and its mitochondrial homolog IDH2 can lead to elevated levels of 2-hydroxyglutarate (2HG) in multiple cancers. Here we report that cellular 2HG production from cytosolic I...
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A polycomb group protein is retained at specific sites on chromatin in mitosis.
Published: December, 2012

Abstract: Epigenetic regulation of gene expression, including by Polycomb Group (PcG) proteins, may depend on heritable chromatin states, but how these states can be propagated through mitosis is unclear. Using immunofluorescence and biochemical fractionati...
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Population genomics of Pacific lamprey: adaptive variation in a highly dispersive species.
Published: December, 2012

Abstract: Unlike most anadromous fishes that have evolved strict homing behaviour, Pacific lamprey (Entosphenus tridentatus) seem to lack philopatry as evidenced by minimal population structure across the species range. Yet unexplained findings of within-re...
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GADD45G Functions in Male Sex Determination by Promoting p38 Signaling and Sry Expression.
Published: November, 2012

Abstract: Male sex determination in mammals is induced by Sry, a gene whose regulation is poorly understood. Here we show that mice mutant for the stress-response gene Gadd45g display complete male-to-female sex reversal. Gadd45g and Sry have a strikingly s...
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Polycomb Group Proteins Bind an engrailed PRE in Both the "ON" and "OFF" Transcriptional States of engrailed.
Published: November, 2012

Abstract: Polycomb group (PcG) and trithorax Group (trxG) proteins maintain the "OFF" and "ON" transcriptional states of HOX genes and other targets by modulation of chromatin structure. In Drosophila, PcG proteins are bound to DNA fragments called Polycomb...
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Systematic identification of functional residues in mammalian histone H2AX.
Published: October, 2012

Abstract: The histone variant H2AX is a principal component of chromatin involved in the detection, signaling and repair of DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs). H2AX is thought to operate primarily through its C-terminal S139 phosphorylation, which mediates the...
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Distinct requirements for Sin3a in perinatal male gonocytes and differentiating spermatogonia.
Published: October, 2012

Abstract: Chromatin modifier Swi-independent 3a (SIN3A), together with associated histone deacetylases, influences gene expression during development and differentiation through a variety of transcription factors in a cell-specific manner. Sin3a is essentia...
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PML promotes MHC class II gene expression by stabilizing the class II transactivator.
Published: September, 2012

Abstract: Promyelocytic leukemia (PML) nuclear bodies selectively associate with transcriptionally active genomic regions, including the gene-rich major histocompatibility (MHC) locus. In this paper, we have explored potential links between PML and interfer...
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Serine 192 in the tiny RS repeat of the adenoviral L4-33K splicing enhancer protein is essential for function and reorganization of the protein to the periphery of viral replication centers.
Published: August, 2012

Abstract: The adenovirus L4-33K protein is a key regulator involved in the temporal shift from early to late pattern of mRNA expression from the adenovirus major late transcription unit. L4-33K is a virus-encoded alternative splicing factor, which enhances ...
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Nuclear orphan receptor NR2F6 directly antagonizes NFAT and RORγt binding to the Il17a promoter.
Published: August, 2012

Abstract: Interleukin-17A (IL-17A) is the signature cytokine produced by Th17 CD4(+) T cells and has been tightly linked to autoimmune pathogenesis. In particular, the transcription factors NFAT and RORγt are known to activate Il17a transcription, although ...
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Extensive promoter hypermethylation and hypomethylation is associated with aberrant microRNA expression in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Published: June, 2012

Abstract: Dysregulated microRNA (miRNA) expression contributes to the pathogenesis of hematopoietic malignancies, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). However, an understanding of the mechanisms that cause aberrant miRNA transcriptional control is ...
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PGC-1β regulates mouse carnitine-acylcarnitine translocase through estrogen-related receptor α
Published: June, 2012

Abstract: Carnitine/acylcarnitine translocase (CACT) is a mitochondrial-membrane carrier proteins that mediates the transport of acylcarnitines into the mitochondrial matrix for their oxidation by the mitochondrial fatty acid-oxidation pathway. CACT deficie...
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Transcriptional networks driving enhancer function in the CFTR gene.
Published: June, 2012

Abstract: A critical cis-regulatory element for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene is located in intron 11, 100 kb distal to the promoter, with which it interacts. This sequence contains an intestine-selective enhancer and a...
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The Stat6-regulated KRAB domain zinc finger protein Zfp157 regulates the balance of lineages in mammary glands and compensates for loss of Gata-3.
Published: May, 2012

Abstract: Lineage commitment studies in mammary glands have focused on identifying cell populations that display stem or progenitor properties. However, the mechanisms that control cell fate have been incompletely explored. Herein we show that zinc finger p...
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Kdm2b promotes induced pluripotent stem cell generation by facilitating gene activation early in reprogramming.
Published: May, 2012

Abstract: Transcription-factor-directed reprogramming from somatic cells to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) is by nature an epigenetic process of cell fate change. Previous studies have demonstrated that this inefficient process can be facilitated by...
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Miz1 Is a Critical Repressor of cdkn1a during Skin Tumorigenesis.
Published: April, 2012

Abstract: The transcription factor Miz1 forms repressive DNA-binding complexes with the Myc, Gfi-1 and Bcl-6 oncoproteins. Known target genes of these complexes encode the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors (CKIs) cdkn2b (p15(Ink4)), cdkn1a (p21(Cip1)), and...
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Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequence of an Orchid Model Plant Candidate: Erycina pusilla Apply in Tropical Oncidium Breeding.
Published: April, 2012

Abstract: Oncidium is an important ornamental plant but the study of its functional genomics is difficult. Erycina pusilla is a fast-growing Oncidiinae species. Several characteristics including low chromosome number, small genome size, short growth period,...
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ErbB2-Driven Breast Cancer Cell Invasion Depends on a Complex Signaling Network Activating Myeloid Zinc Finger-1-Dependent Cathepsin B Expression.
Published: March, 2012

Abstract: Aberrant ErbB2 receptor tyrosine kinase activation in breast cancer is strongly linked to an invasive disease. The molecular basis of ErbB2-driven invasion is largely unknown. We show that cysteine cathepsins B and L are elevated in ErbB2 positive...
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Deconstruction of the SS18-SSX fusion oncoprotein complex: insights into disease etiology and therapeutics.
Published: March, 2012

Abstract: Synovial sarcoma is a translocation-associated sarcoma where the underlying chromosomal event generates SS18-SSX fusion transcripts. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that the SS18-SSX fusion oncoprotein is both necessary and sufficient to s...
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RNA Profiling and Chromatin Immunoprecipitation-Sequencing Reveal that PTF1a Stabilizes Pancreas Progenitor Identity via the Control of MNX1/HLXB9 and a Network of Other Transcription Factors.
Published: March, 2012

Abstract: Pancreas development is initiated by the specification and expansion of a small group of endodermal cells. Several transcription factors are crucial for progenitor maintenance and expansion, but their interactions and the downstream targets mediat...
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Dynamic MicroRNA Gene Transcription and Processing during T Cell Development.
Published: February, 2012

Abstract: By disrupting microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis, we previously showed that this pathway is critical for the differentiation and function of T cells. Although various cloning studies have shown that many miRNAs are expressed during T cell development, an...
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Activating transcription factor 4-dependent induction of FGF21 during amino acid deprivation.
Published: January, 2012

Abstract: Nutrient deprivation or starvation frequently correlates with amino acid limitation. Amino acid starvation initiates a signal transduction cascade starting with the activation of the kinase GCN2 phosphorylation of eukaryotic initiation factor 2, g...
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Osteocalcin gene expression is regulated by wild-type p53.
Published: November, 2011

Abstract: The tumor-suppressor p53 is a transcription factor that regulates a number of genes in the process of cell-cycle inhibition, apoptosis, and DNA damage. Recent studies have revealed a crucial role for p53 in bone remodeling. In our previous studies...
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Transcriptional signatures of regulatory and toxic responses to benzo-[a]-pyrene exposure.
Published: October, 2011

Abstract: ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Small molecule ligands often have multiple effects on the transcriptional program of a cell: they trigger a receptor specific response and additional, indirect responses ("side effects"). Distinguishing those responses is im...
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A cytoplasmic negative regulator isoform of ATF7 impairs ATF7 and ATF2 phosphorylation and transcriptional activity.
Published: August, 2011

Abstract: Alternative splicing and post-translational modifications are processes that give rise to the complexity of the proteome. The nuclear ATF7 and ATF2 (activating transcription factor) are structurally homologous leucine zipper transcription factors ...
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Cap2-HAP complex is a critical transcriptional regulator that has dual but contrasting roles in regulation of iron homeostasis in Candida albicans.
Published: July, 2011

Abstract: Iron homeostasis is highly regulated in organisms across evolutionary time scale as iron is essential for various cellular processes. In a computational screen, we identified the Yap/bZIP domain family in Candida clade genomes. Cap2/Hap43 is essen...
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Epigenetic-Mediated Downregulation of μ-Protocadherin in Colorectal Tumours

Abstract: Carcinogenesis involves altered cellular interaction and tissue morphology that partly arise from aberrant expression of cadherins. Mucin-like protocadherin is implicated in intercellular adhesion and its expression was found decreased in colorect...
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Step-by-step preparation of proteins for mass spectrometric analysis.

Abstract: Nowadays, identification of proteins from biological samples by mass spectrometry is widely used. In principle there are two scenarios. Proteins are pre-fractionated in some way, e.g. by gel electrophoresis or are analyzed as complex mixture (shot...
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ChIP-exonuclease in mammalian cells (Prot 66)

Abstract: ChIP - exonuclease (ChIP - exo) is a high resolution method of genome - wide mapping of DNA - associated proteins that outperforms ChIP - seq by all parameters . We adap ted this method created by Fran k Pugh and Ho Sung Rhee from SOLiD to the Ill...
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Enrichment of Methylated DNA by Methyl-CpG Immunoprecipitation.

Abstract: Normal DNA methylation is an epigenetic modification required for proper development. Aberrant DNA methylation, in contrast, is frequently observed in many different malignancies including leukemias and lymphomas. Global DNA methylation profiling ...
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