Linking stochastic fluctuations in chromatin structure and gene expression.
The number of mRNA and protein molecules expressed from a single gene molecule fluctuates over time. These fluctuations have been attributed, in part, to the random transitioning of promoters between transcriptionally active and inactive states, causing transcription to occur in bursts. However, the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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| Series: | PLoS Biology |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3735467?pdf=render |