Distant Activation of Transcription by Enhancers

O. Kulaeva, V. M. Studitsky

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Abstract

Recent genomic studies have revealed a large number of distantly-acting regulatory DNA regions activating transcription (enhancers). Typically, interactions between enhancers and their targets (promoters) involve chromatin looping directed by proteins specifically bound at the interacting DNA regions. Such dynamic regulatory chromatin loops of different size and stability form extensive and complex three-dimensional networks that largely define gene expression patterns and identity of eukaryotic cells. Misalignment of these networks results in development of numerous human diseases including cancer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Cell Biology
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 1-6, Second Edition
PublisherElsevier
Pages617-624
Number of pages8
Volume1
ISBN (Electronic)9780128216248
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • Active chromatin
  • DNA looping
  • Distant activation
  • Enhancer
  • Enhancer-binding proteins
  • Enhancer-promoter communication
  • Poised chromatin
  • Promoter
  • Transcription

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