Nucleosomes Find Their Place in Life

Trends Genet. 2016 Nov;32(11):689-690. doi: 10.1016/j.tig.2016.09.001. Epub 2016 Sep 17.

Abstract

To carry epigenetic information, the chromatin structure must be accurately rebuilt after its deconstruction during genomic replication. Using an elegant, novel approach, Vasseur et al.[1] reveal that transcription plays a key role in sculpting the chromatin after DNA replication.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Chromatin / genetics
  • DNA Replication / genetics*
  • Epigenesis, Genetic / genetics*
  • Genome / genetics
  • Histones / genetics
  • Humans
  • Nucleosomes / genetics*
  • Transcription, Genetic*

Substances

  • Chromatin
  • Histones
  • Nucleosomes