CLOCK:BMAL1 is a pioneer-like transcription factor

Jan 8, 2014Genes & development

CLOCK:BMAL1 acts as a pioneering gene regulator

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Abstract

Rhythmic CLOCK:BMAL1 DNA binding is associated with rhythmic chromatin opening.

  • CLOCK and BMAL1 are master genes that regulate biological functions within the circadian clock.
  • Binding of CLOCK:BMAL1 to nucleosomes is linked to rhythmic chromatin modifications.
  • Incorporation of the histone variant H2A.Z is observed as part of the chromatin remodeling process.
  • Other transcription factors can bind rhythmically adjacent to CLOCK:BMAL1, influencing gene expression.
  • Findings suggest that circadian regulation of transcription is connected to changes in chromatin accessibility.

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