Gene loops enhance transcriptional directionality

Eukaryotic genomes are extensively transcribed, forming both messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs). ncRNAs made by RNA polymerase II often initiate from bidirectional promoters (nucleosome-depleted chromatin) that synthesize mRNA and ncRNA in opposite directions. We demonstrate that, by...

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Main Authors: Tan-Wong, S, Zaugg, J, Camblong, J, Xu, Z, Zhang, D, Mischo, H, Ansari, A, Luscombe, N, Steinmetz, L, Proudfoot, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science 2012