CTCF regulates the local epigenetic state of ribosomal DNA repeats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>CCCTC binding factor (CTCF) is a highly conserved zinc finger protein, which is involved in chromatin organization, local histone modifications, and RNA polymerase II-mediated gene transcription. CTCF may act by binding tightly to DN...

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Main Authors: van de Nobelen Suzanne, Rosa-Garrido Manuel, Leers Joerg, Heath Helen, Soochit Widia, Joosen Linda, Jonkers Iris, Demmers Jeroen, van der Reijden Michael, Torrano Verónica, Grosveld Frank, Delgado M Dolores, Renkawitz Rainer, Galjart Niels, Sleutels Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Epigenetics & Chromatin
Online Access:http://www.epigeneticsandchromatin.com/content/3/1/19