Articles tagged with Histone Acetylation
A new 3D-structure study reveals BRD4's unexpected ability to bind to chromosomes without a molecular signal, shedding light on its role in cancer and potential treatments. The discovery could lead to a better understanding of BRD4's function and its interaction with other proteins.
A team of researchers from the University of Münster and RIKEN research institute has discovered a previously unknown mechanism for salt tolerance in plants. They found that a particular chemical mark in the 'histone code' plays a crucial role in adapting to salt stress.
Epigenetic modifiers targeting histone acetylation, methylation, and phosphorylation show significant preclinical promise in CRC. Combination strategies and novel degraders offer pathways to overcome resistance, including PROTACs targeting KDM3A/B that eliminate cancer stem cells via Wnt/β-catenin inhibition.
Researchers at the Wyss Institute have identified vorinostat as a promising treatment for Rett Syndrome using an AI-driven drug discovery process and innovative disease modeling. The findings demonstrate disease-modifying abilities across multiple tissues, offering hope for a potentially curative treatment.
Neuronal activity stimulates gene expression in human brain cells by influencing transcription factors and chromatin modifiers, particularly CREB and CBP. The interaction between CREB and DNA requires prior acetylation mediated by CBP to activate gene expression.
The Gerlich Group at IMBA found that histone acetylation establishes a sharp surface boundary on chromosomes, resisting microtubule perforation. Chromatin phase separation and DNA looping by condensin cooperates to build mitotic chromosomes with unique physical properties.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago found that gene editing can reverse epigenetic changes in the brain caused by adolescent binge drinking, leading to a decrease in anxiety and excessive drinking behavior. The study used CRISPR-dCas9 technology to manipulate histone acetylation and methylation processes at the Arc gene.
Researchers discovered that plant volatile signals can warn neighboring plants of herbivore attacks, activating defense genes and increasing resistance. The team found epigenetic mechanisms, including histone acetylation, play a key role in this process.
Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered a new 'reader' protein, YEATS, that plays a crucial role in gene activation and DNA packaging. The study suggests that manipulating YEATS domains could lead to the development of new cancer treatments.