The Mediator complex as a master regulator of transcription by RNA polymerase II
WF Richter, S Nayak, J Iwasa, DJ Taatjes - Nature Reviews Molecular …, 2022 - nature.com
The Mediator complex, which in humans is 1.4 MDa in size and includes 26 subunits,
controls many aspects of RNA polymerase II (Pol II) function. Apart from its size, a defining …
controls many aspects of RNA polymerase II (Pol II) function. Apart from its size, a defining …
Liquid–liquid phase separation in human health and diseases
Emerging evidence suggests that liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) represents a vital
and ubiquitous phenomenon underlying the formation of membraneless organelles in …
and ubiquitous phenomenon underlying the formation of membraneless organelles in …
RNA-mediated feedback control of transcriptional condensates
Regulation of biological processes typically incorporates mechanisms that initiate and
terminate the process and, where understood, these mechanisms often involve feedback …
terminate the process and, where understood, these mechanisms often involve feedback …
MYC protein interactors in gene transcription and cancer
The transcription factor and oncoprotein MYC is a potent driver of many human cancers and
can regulate numerous biological activities that contribute to tumorigenesis. How a single …
can regulate numerous biological activities that contribute to tumorigenesis. How a single …
Regulation of the RNA polymerase II pre-initiation complex by its associated coactivators
S Malik, RG Roeder - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract The RNA polymerase II (Pol II) pre-initiation complex (PIC) is a critical node in
eukaryotic transcription regulation, and its formation is the major rate-limiting step in …
eukaryotic transcription regulation, and its formation is the major rate-limiting step in …
Determinants of enhancer and promoter activities of regulatory elements
R Andersson, A Sandelin - Nature Reviews Genetics, 2020 - nature.com
The proper activities of enhancers and gene promoters are essential for coordinated
transcription within a cell. Although diverse methodologies have been developed to identify …
transcription within a cell. Although diverse methodologies have been developed to identify …
Organization and regulation of gene transcription
P Cramer - Nature, 2019 - nature.com
The regulated transcription of genes determines cell identity and function. Recent structural
studies have elucidated mechanisms that govern the regulation of transcription by RNA …
studies have elucidated mechanisms that govern the regulation of transcription by RNA …
Integrator endonuclease drives promoter-proximal termination at all RNA polymerase II-transcribed loci
Summary RNA polymerase II (RNAPII) pausing in early elongation is critical for gene
regulation. Paused RNAPII can be released into productive elongation by the kinase P-TEFb …
regulation. Paused RNAPII can be released into productive elongation by the kinase P-TEFb …
Integrator is a global promoter-proximal termination complex
Integrator is a metazoan-specific protein complex capable of inducing termination at all
RNAPII-transcribed loci. Integrator recognizes paused, promoter-proximal RNAPII and …
RNAPII-transcribed loci. Integrator recognizes paused, promoter-proximal RNAPII and …
Causes and consequences of RNA polymerase II stalling during transcript elongation
M Noe Gonzalez, D Blears, JQ Svejstrup - Nature reviews Molecular …, 2021 - nature.com
The journey of RNA polymerase II (Pol II) as it transcribes a gene is anything but a smooth
ride. Transcript elongation is discontinuous and can be perturbed by intrinsic regulatory …
ride. Transcript elongation is discontinuous and can be perturbed by intrinsic regulatory …