| Literature DB >> 23357469 |
Alisa A Mueller1, Tom H Cheung, Thomas A Rando.
Abstract
Stem cell quiescence, activation, and differentiation are governed by a complex network of molecular pathways. There has been a growing recognition that posttranscriptional modifications, such as alternative polyadenylation (APA) of transcripts, play an important role in regulating gene expression and function. Recent analyses of stem cell populations have suggested that APA controls stem cell fate and behavior. Here, we review recent developments that have shaped our understanding of the control of stem cell behavior by APA and we highlight promising areas for future investigation. Published by Elsevier Ltd.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23357469 PMCID: PMC3615088 DOI: 10.1016/j.ceb.2012.12.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Cell Biol ISSN: 0955-0674 Impact factor: 8.382