Phosphorylation of histone H3 at Ser10 facilitates RNA polymerase II release from promoter-proximal pausing in Drosophila

Authors :: Ivaldi, M. Soledad
Karam, Caline S.
Corces, Victor G.
Source :: Genes & Development. Nov 1, 2007, Vol. 21 Issue 21, 2818-2831
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: A study characterizing the role of Drosophila JIL-1 mediated H3 at Ser10 phosphorylation in transcription is presented by establishing that JIL-1 is required for the transcription of the majority of Drosophila genes.

Subjects :: Drosophila -- Genetic aspects
Histones -- Chemical properties
Phosphorylation -- Research
RNA polymerases -- Research
Genetic transcription -- Research
Biological sciences

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