Abstract
Histone modifications play a complex role in the regulation of transcription. Recent studies (Duncan et al., 2008; Lee et al., 2007; Li et al., 2008) reveal that regulation of histone modifications can be functionally linked to reinforce the activation or repression of gene expression.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
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Comment
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Chromosomes / metabolism
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DNA-Directed RNA Polymerases / metabolism
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Drosophila
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Gene Expression
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Histones / chemistry
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Histones / metabolism*
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Humans
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Mice
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Models, Biological
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Protein Processing, Post-Translational
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism
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Schizosaccharomyces / metabolism
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Transcription, Genetic
Substances
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Histones
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DNA-Directed RNA Polymerases