Long non-coding RNAs: definitions, functions, challenges and recommendations
Genes specifying long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) occupy a large fraction of the genomes
of complex organisms. The term 'lncRNAs' encompasses RNA polymerase I (Pol I), Pol II …
of complex organisms. The term 'lncRNAs' encompasses RNA polymerase I (Pol I), Pol II …
A guide to membraneless organelles and their various roles in gene regulation
T Hirose, K Ninomiya, S Nakagawa… - … Reviews Molecular Cell …, 2023 - nature.com
Membraneless organelles (MLOs) are detected in cells as dots of mesoscopic size. By
undergoing phase separation into a liquid-like or gel-like phase, MLOs contribute to …
undergoing phase separation into a liquid-like or gel-like phase, MLOs contribute to …
A conceptual framework for understanding phase separation and addressing open questions and challenges
Macromolecular phase separation is being recognized for its potential importance and
relevance as a driver of spatial organization within cells. Here, we describe a framework …
relevance as a driver of spatial organization within cells. Here, we describe a framework …
Modulating biomolecular condensates: a novel approach to drug discovery
In the past decade, membraneless assemblies known as biomolecular condensates have
been reported to play key roles in many cellular functions by compartmentalizing specific …
been reported to play key roles in many cellular functions by compartmentalizing specific …
Liquid–liquid phase separation drives cellular function and dysfunction in cancer
S Mehta, J Zhang - Nature Reviews Cancer, 2022 - nature.com
Cancer is a disease of uncontrollably reproducing cells. It is governed by biochemical
pathways that have escaped the regulatory bounds of normal homeostatic balance. This …
pathways that have escaped the regulatory bounds of normal homeostatic balance. This …
EZH2 noncanonically binds cMyc and p300 through a cryptic transactivation domain to mediate gene activation and promote oncogenesis
Canonically, EZH2 serves as the catalytic subunit of PRC2, which mediates H3K27me3
deposition and transcriptional repression. Here, we report that in acute leukaemias, EZH2 …
deposition and transcriptional repression. Here, we report that in acute leukaemias, EZH2 …
Liquid–liquid phase separation in tumor biology
X Tong, R Tang, J Xu, W Wang, Y Zhao, X Yu… - Signal Transduction and …, 2022 - nature.com
Liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) is a novel principle for explaining the precise spatial
and temporal regulation in living cells. LLPS compartmentalizes proteins and nucleic acids …
and temporal regulation in living cells. LLPS compartmentalizes proteins and nucleic acids …
Defining the condensate landscape of fusion oncoproteins
Fusion oncoproteins (FOs) arise from chromosomal translocations in~ 17% of cancers and
are often oncogenic drivers. Although some FOs can promote oncogenesis by undergoing …
are often oncogenic drivers. Although some FOs can promote oncogenesis by undergoing …
Dissolution of oncofusion transcription factor condensates for cancer therapy
Cancer-associated chromosomal rearrangements can result in the expression of numerous
pathogenic fusion proteins. The mechanisms by which fusion proteins contribute to …
pathogenic fusion proteins. The mechanisms by which fusion proteins contribute to …
Phase separation mediates NUP98 fusion oncoprotein leukemic transformation
NUP98 fusion oncoproteins (FO) are drivers in pediatric leukemias and many transform
hematopoietic cells. Most NUP98 FOs harbor an intrinsically disordered region from NUP98 …
hematopoietic cells. Most NUP98 FOs harbor an intrinsically disordered region from NUP98 …