Role of Chromatin Replication in Transcriptional Plasticity, Cell Differentiation and Disease

Chromatin organization is essential to maintain a correct regulation of gene expression and establish cell identity. However, during cell division, the replication of the genetic material produces a global disorganization of chromatin structure. In this paper, we describe the new scientific breakthr...

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Autores: López Jiménez, Elena, González Aguilera, Cristina
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2022
País:España
Recursos:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repositorio:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
OAI Identifier:oai:idus.us.es:11441/144530
Acesso em linha:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/144530
https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13061002
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Chromatin replication
Chromatin organization
Cell identity
Transcription regulation
Parental histone recycling
Epigenetic maintenance
Descrição
Resumo:Chromatin organization is essential to maintain a correct regulation of gene expression and establish cell identity. However, during cell division, the replication of the genetic material produces a global disorganization of chromatin structure. In this paper, we describe the new scientific breakthroughs that have revealed the nature of the post-replicative chromatin and the mechanisms that facilitate its restoration. Moreover, we highlight the implications of these chromatin alterations in gene expression control and their impact on key biological processes, such as cell differentiation, cell reprogramming or human diseases linked to cell proliferation, such as cancer.