International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
24(21), С. 15917 - 15917
Опубликована: Ноя. 2, 2023
CP190
is
a
co-factor
in
many
Drosophila
architectural
proteins,
being
involved
the
formation
of
active
promoters
and
insulators.
contains
N-terminal
BTB/POZ
(Broad-Complex,
Tramtrack
Bric
brac/POxvirus
Zinc
finger)
domain
adjacent
conserved
regions
protein
interactions.
Here,
we
examined
functional
roles
these
domains
vivo.
The
best-characterized
proteins
with
insulator
functions,
Pita,
Su(Hw),
dCTCF,
interacted
predominantly
BTB
CP190.
Due
to
difficulty
mutating
domain,
obtained
transgenic
line
expressing
chimeric
human
Kaiso.
Another
group
M1BP,
Opbp,
ZIPIC,
one
or
both
highly
part
Transgenic
lines
D.
melanogaster
mutants
deletion
each
were
obtained.
results
showed
that
mutant
only
partially
compensated
for
functions
CP190,
weakly
binding
selective
chromatin
sites.
Further
analysis
confirmed
essential
role
recruitment
regulatory
associated
proteins.
We
also
found
was
sufficient
recruiting
Z4
Chromator
successfully
achieving
opening.
Taken
together,
our
previous
studies
region
platform
simultaneous
interaction
various
DNA-binding
transcription
complexes.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 19, 2024
Abstract
The
dynamic
three-dimensional
(3D)
organization
of
the
human
genome
(the
“4D
Nucleome”)
is
closely
linked
to
function.
Here,
we
integrate
a
wide
variety
genomic
data
generated
by
4D
Nucleome
Project
provide
detailed
view
3D
in
widely
used
embryonic
stem
cells
(H1-hESCs)
and
immortalized
fibroblasts
(HFFc6).
We
extensive
benchmarking
mapping
assays
these
diverse
datasets
annotate
spatial
features
across
scales.
reveal
rich
complexity
chromatin
domains
their
sub-nuclear
positions,
over
one
hundred
thousand
structural
loops
promoter-enhancer
interactions.
developed
models
population-based
individual
cell-to-cell
variation
structure,
establishing
connections
between
chromosome
folding,
nuclear
organization,
looping,
gene
transcription,
DNA
replication.
demonstrate
use
computational
methods
predict
folding
from
sequence,
uncovering
potential
effects
genetic
variants
on
structure
Together,
this
comprehensive
analysis
contributes
insights
into
enhances
our
understanding
regulation
function
general.
Virology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
597, С. 110146 - 110146
Опубликована: Июнь 19, 2024
Kaposi's
sarcoma-associated
herpesvirus
(KSHV)
is
an
oncogenic
γ-herpesvirus
with
a
double-stranded
DNA
capable
of
establishing
latent
infection
in
the
host
cell.
During
latency,
only
limited
number
viral
genes
are
expressed
infected
cells,
and
that
helps
virus
to
evade
immune
cell
response.
primary
infection,
KSHV
genome
chromatinized
maintained
as
episome,
which
tethered
chromosome
via
Latency
Associated
Nuclear
Antigen
(LANA).
The
episome
undergoes
same
chromatin
modification
and,
therefore,
regulated
by
various
epigenetic
modifications,
such
methylation,
histone
acetylation.
also
organized
spatiotemporal
manner
forming
genomic
loops,
enable
simultaneous
coordinated
control
dynamic
gene
transcription,
particularly
during
lytic
replication
phase.
genome-wide
approaches
advancing
bioinformatic
tools
have
increased
resolution
studies
on
transcriptional
our
understanding
latency-lytic
switch
regulation.
We
will
summarize
current
regulation
chromatin.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2024
Some
transcription
factors
(TFs)
can
form
liquid-liquid
phase
separated
(LLPS)
condensates.
However,
the
functions
of
these
TF
condensates
in
3D
genome
organization
and
gene
regulation
remain
elusive.
In
response
to
methionine
(met)
starvation,
budding
yeast
Met4
a
few
co-activators,
including
Met32,
induce
set
genes
involved
met
biosynthesis.
Here,
we
show
that
endogenous
Met32
co-localized
puncta-like
structures
nuclei
upon
depletion.
Recombinant
mixed
droplets
with
LLPS
properties
vitro
.
relation
chromatin,
puncta
co-localize
target
genes,
at
least
subset
are
clustered
Met4-dependent
manner.
A
MET3pr
-GFP
reporter
inserted
near
several
native
binding
sites
becomes
displays
enhanced
transcriptional
activity.
variant
partial
truncation
an
intrinsically
disordered
region
(IDR)
shows
less
formation,
this
mutant
selectively
reduces
activity
basal
level.
Overall,
results
support
model
where
co-activators
bring
multiple
into
vicinity
higher
local
concentrations,
which
facilitates
strong
Some
transcription
factors
(TFs)
can
form
liquid–liquid
phase
separated
(LLPS)
condensates.
However,
the
functions
of
these
TF
condensates
in
3-Dimentional
(3D)
genome
organization
and
gene
regulation
remain
elusive.
In
response
to
methionine
(met)
starvation,
budding
yeast
Met4
a
few
co-activators,
including
Met32,
induce
set
genes
involved
met
biosynthesis.
Here,
we
show
that
endogenous
Met32
co-localized
puncta-like
structures
nuclei
upon
depletion.
Recombinant
mixed
droplets
with
LLPS
properties
vitro.
relation
chromatin,
puncta
co-localize
target
genes,
at
least
subset
is
clustered
3D
Met4-dependent
manner.
A
MET3pr
-GFP
reporter
inserted
near
several
native
Met4-binding
sites
becomes
displays
enhanced
transcriptional
activity.
variant
partial
truncation
an
intrinsically
disordered
region
(IDR)
shows
less
formation,
this
mutant
selectively
reduces
activity
basal
level.
Overall,
results
support
model
where
co-activators
bring
multiple
into
vicinity
higher
local
concentrations,
which
facilitates
strong
Nature Communications,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Май 28, 2024
Abstract
Topologically
associated
domains
(TADs)
restrict
promoter-enhancer
interactions,
thereby
maintaining
the
spatiotemporal
pattern
of
gene
activity.
However,
rearrangements
TADs
boundaries
do
not
always
lead
to
significant
changes
in
activity
pattern.
Here,
we
investigated
consequences
TAD
deletion
on
expression
developmentally
important
genes
encoding
tyrosine
kinase
receptors:
Kit,
Kdr,
Pdgfra
.
We
used
genome
editing
mice
delete
at
Kit
locus
and
characterized
chromatin
folding
pure
cultures
fibroblasts,
mast
cells,
melanocytes.
found
that
although
is
highly
active
both
cells
melanocytes,
boundary
between
Kdr
results
ectopic
activation
only
Thus,
epigenetic
landscape,
namely
mutual
arrangement
enhancers
actively
transcribing
genes,
for
predicting
removal.
also
without
a
border
have
phenotypic
manifestation
mutation
—
lighter
coloration.
data
obtained
shed
light
principles
interaction
3D
organization
marks
regulation
Cell Reports,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
43(8), С. 114640 - 114640
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
Functional
enhancer
annotation
is
critical
for
understanding
tissue-specific
transcriptional
regulation
and
prioritizing
disease-associated
non-coding
variants.
However,
unbiased
discovery
in
disease-relevant
contexts
remains
challenging.
To
identify
enhancers
pertinent
to
diabetes,
we
conducted
a
CRISPR
interference
(CRISPRi)
screen
the
human
pluripotent
stem
cell
(hPSC)
pancreatic
differentiation
system.
Among
identified,
focused
on
an
named
ONECUT1e-664kb,
∼664
kb
from
ONECUT1
promoter.
Previous
studies
have
linked
coding
mutations
hypoplasia
neonatal
diabetes.
We
found
that
homozygous
deletion
of
ONECUT1e-664kb
hPSCs
leads
near-complete
loss
expression
impaired
differentiation.
contains
type
2
diabetes-associated
variant
(rs528350911)
disrupting
GATA
motif.
Introducing
risk
into
reduced
binding
key
transcription
factors
(GATA4,
GATA6,
FOXA2),
supporting
its
causal
role
This
work
highlights
utility
settings
monogenic
complex
disease.
Some
transcription
factors
(TFs)
can
form
liquid–liquid
phase
separated
(LLPS)
condensates.
However,
the
functions
of
these
TF
condensates
in
3-Dimentional
(3D)
genome
organization
and
gene
regulation
remain
elusive.
In
response
to
methionine
(met)
starvation,
budding
yeast
Met4
a
few
co-activators,
including
Met32,
induce
set
genes
involved
met
biosynthesis.
Here,
we
show
that
endogenous
Met32
co-localized
puncta-like
structures
nuclei
upon
depletion.
Recombinant
mixed
droplets
with
LLPS
properties
vitro.
relation
chromatin,
puncta
co-localize
target
genes,
at
least
subset
is
clustered
3D
Met4-dependent
manner.
A
MET3pr
-GFP
reporter
inserted
near
several
native
Met4-binding
sites
becomes
displays
enhanced
transcriptional
activity.
variant
partial
truncation
an
intrinsically
disordered
region
(IDR)
shows
less
formation,
this
mutant
selectively
reduces
activity
basal
level.
Overall,
results
support
model
where
co-activators
bring
multiple
into
vicinity
higher
local
concentrations,
which
facilitates
strong