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The role of protein arginine methylation in the formation of silent chromatin

Authors :
Eskin, Julian A.
Lamming, Dudley W.
Yu, Michael C.
Source :
Genes & Development. Dec 1, 2006, Vol. 20 Issue 23, 3249-3254
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The role played by the protein arginine methyltransferase Hmt1 in the preservation and establishment of silent chromatin domains is examined. The results have shown a novel function for arginine methylation in the maintenance of genome stability and the establishment of silent chromatin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08909369
Volume :
20
Issue :
23
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Genes & Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.157020751