| Literature DB >> 27327157 |
Thomas G Fazzio1,2.
Abstract
Hybridization of RNA to its template DNA strand during transcription induces formation of R-loops-RNA:DNA hybrids with unpaired non-template DNA strands. Although unresolved R-loops can be detrimental, some R-loops contribute to regulation of chromatin structure. Consequently, R-loops help regulate gene expression and play important roles in numerous cellular processes.Keywords: R-loops; chromatin; embryonic stem cells; nucleosome; pluripotency
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27327157 PMCID: PMC4984679 DOI: 10.1080/21541264.2016.1198298
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Transcription ISSN: 2154-1272