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Abstract
During ontogeny, cells progress through multiple alternate differentiation states by activating distinct gene regulatory networks. In this review we highlight the important role of chromatin priming in facilitating gene activation during lineage specification and in maintaining an epigenetic memory of previous gene activation. We describe that chromatin priming is part of a hugely diverse repertoire of regulatory mechanisms that genes use to ensure that they are expressed at the correct time, in the correct cell type, at the correct level, but also that they react to signals. We also emphasize how increasing our knowledge of these principles could inform our understanding of developmental failure and disease.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-8 |
Journal | Experimental Hematology |
Volume | 49 |
Early online date | 7 Feb 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2017 |
Keywords
- Chromatin priming
- Temporal control of gene activation
- Hematopoiesis
- Immunological memory
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Identification of DNA elements that maintain epigenetic memory in T Cells
Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council
19/03/12 → 18/03/15
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Birmingham Environment for Academic Research (BEAR)
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