The
budding
yeast
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae
is
a
long-standing
model
for
the
three-dimensional
organization
of
eukaryotic
genomes.
However,
even
in
this
well-studied
model,
it
unclear
how
homolog
pairing
diploids
or
environmental
conditions
influence
overall
genome
organization.
Here,
we
performed
high-throughput
chromosome
conformation
capture
on
diverged
hybrid
to
obtain
first
global
view
diploid
yeasts.
After
controlling
Rabl-like
orientation
using
polymer
observe
significant
proximity
that
increases
saturated
culture
conditions.
Surprisingly,
localized
increase
homologous
interactions
between
HAS1-TDA1
alleles
specifically
under
galactose
induction
and
growth.
This
accompanied
by
relocalization
nuclear
periphery
requires
Nup2,
suggesting
role
pore
complexes.
Together,
these
results
reveal
has
dynamic
complex
3D
Transcription,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 76 - 90
Published: Dec. 26, 2018
The
Mediator-associated
kinases
CDK8
and
CDK19
function
in
the
context
of
three
additional
proteins:
CCNC
MED12,
which
activate
CDK8/CDK19
kinase
function,
MED13,
enables
their
association
with
Mediator
complex.
affect
RNA
polymerase
II
(pol
II)
transcription
indirectly,
through
phosphorylation
factors
by
controlling
structure
function.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
cellular
roles
mechanisms
that
enable
biological
functions.
We
focus
on
sequence-specific,
DNA-binding
other
substrates,
how
or
may
metabolic
transcriptional
reprogramming
enhancers
chromatin
looping.
also
summarize
inhibitors
therapeutic
potential.
Throughout,
note
conserved
divergent
functions
between
yeast
mammalian
CDK8,
highlight
many
aspects
module
remain
enigmatic,
ranging
from
potential
pol
promoter-proximal
pausing
to
liquid-liquid
phase
separation.
Journal of Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
71(17), P. 5269 - 5279
Published: Feb. 19, 2020
Abstract
In
nature,
plants
are
often
subjected
to
periods
of
recurrent
environmental
stress
that
can
strongly
affect
their
development
and
productivity.
To
cope
with
these
conditions,
remember
a
previous
stress,
which
allows
them
respond
more
efficiently
subsequent
phenomenon
known
as
priming.
This
ability
be
maintained
at
the
somatic
level
for
few
days
or
weeks
after
is
perceived,
suggesting
store
information
past
during
this
recovery
phase.
While
immediate
responses
single
event
have
been
extensively
studied,
knowledge
on
priming
effects
how
memory
stored
still
scarce.
At
molecular
level,
condition
involves
changes
in
chromatin
structure
organization,
may
independently
from
transcription.
review,
we
will
summarize
most
recent
developments
field
discuss
different
levels
regulation
contribute
plant
abiotic
memory.
Clinical Epigenetics,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Oct. 14, 2020
Abstract
Background
With
the
discovery
that
more
than
half
of
human
cancers
harbor
mutations
in
chromatin
proteins,
deregulation
epigenetic
mechanisms
has
been
recognized
a
hallmark
malignant
transformation.
Post-translational
modifications
(PTMs)
histone
as
main
components
regulatory
machinery,
are
also
broadly
accepted
therapeutic
target.
Current
“epigenetic”
therapies
target
predominantly
writers,
erasers
and
readers
acetylation
(to
lesser
extent)
methylation,
leaving
other
types
PTMs
largely
unexplored.
One
them
is
phosphorylation
serine
10
on
H3
(H3S10ph).
Main
body
H3S10ph
emerging
an
important
player
initiation
propagation
cancer,
it
facilitates
cellular
transformation
participates
fundamental
functions.
In
normal
cells
this
mark
dictates
hierarchy
additional
involved
formation
protein
binding
scaffolds,
transcriptional
regulation,
blocking
repressive
information
shielding
gene
regions
from
heterochromatin
spreading.
During
cell
division,
essential
for
chromosome
condensation
segregation.
It
function
specific
DNA–RNA
hybrids,
called
R-loops,
which
modulate
transcription
facilitate
chromosomal
instability.
Increase
observed
numerous
cancer
its
abundance
associated
with
inferior
prognosis.
Many
H3S10-kinases,
including
MSK1/2,
PIM1,
CDK8
AURORA
kinases,
have
long
considered
targets
therapy.
However,
since
these
proteins
participate
critical
processes,
signal
transduction,
apoptotic
signaling,
metabolic
fitness
transcription,
their
functions
often
neglected.
Conclusions
enzymes
responsible
deposition
modification
activity
oncogenesis.
Epigenetic-drugs
targeting
axis
modifications,
potentially
combination
conventional
or
targeted
therapy,
provide
promising
angle
search
knowledge-driven
strategies
oncology.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
189(2), P. 703 - 714
Published: March 11, 2022
Abstract
Histone
modifications
play
a
crucial
role
in
the
integration
of
environmental
signals
to
mediate
gene
expression
outcomes.
However,
genetic
and
pharmacological
interference
often
causes
pleiotropic
effects,
creating
urgent
need
for
methods
that
allow
locus-specific
manipulation
histone
modifications,
preferably
an
inducible
manner.
Here,
we
report
system
epigenome
editing
Arabidopsis
(Arabidopsis
thaliana)
using
heat-inducible
dCas9
target
JUMONJI
(JMJ)
H3
lysine
4
(H3K4)
demethylase
domain
locus
interest.
As
model
locus,
ASCORBATE
PEROXIDASE2
(APX2)
shows
transcriptional
memory
after
heat
stress
(HS),
correlating
with
H3K4
hyper-methylation.
We
show
dCas9–JMJ
is
targeted
HS-dependent
manner
APX2
HS-induced
overaccumulation
trimethylation
(H3K4me3)
decreases
when
binds
locus.
This
results
reduced
HS-mediated
at
Targeting
enzymatically
inactive
JMJ
protein
analogous
affected
less
than
active
protein;
however,
still
observed
decrease
methylation
levels.
Thus,
targeting
was
effective
reducing
effect
not
fully
dependent
on
enzyme
activity
eraser
domain,
fusion
may
act
part
independently
its
activity.
underlines
caution
design
interpretation
studies.
expect
our
versatile
be
especially
useful
studying
temporal
dynamics
chromatin
modifications.
The EMBO Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(3), P. 437 - 461
Published: Jan. 16, 2024
Abstract
Plants
are
often
exposed
to
recurring
adverse
environmental
conditions
in
the
wild.
Acclimation
high
temperatures
entails
transcriptional
responses,
which
prime
plants
better
withstand
subsequent
stress
events.
Heat
(HS)-induced
memory
results
more
efficient
re-induction
of
transcription
upon
recurrence
heat
stress.
Here,
we
identified
CDK8
and
MED12,
two
subunits
kinase
module
co-regulator
complex,
Mediator,
as
promoters
associated
histone
modifications
Arabidopsis.
is
recruited
heat-stress
genes
by
HEAT
SHOCK
TRANSCRIPTION
FACTOR
A2
(HSFA2).
Like
HSFA2,
largely
dispensable
for
initial
gene
induction
HS,
its
function
thus
independent
primary
activation.
In
addition
promoter
start
region
target
genes,
also
binds
their
3ʹ-region,
where
it
may
promote
elongation,
termination,
or
rapid
re-initiation
RNA
polymerase
II
(Pol
II)
complexes
during
bursts.
Our
work
presents
a
complex
role
Mediator
multicellular
eukaryotes,
through
interactions
with
factors,
chromatin
modifications,
promotion
Pol
efficiency.