摘要
CTCF是普遍存在于真核生物中的多功能转录因子,通过其11锌指结构可与多种基因和蛋白质结合而广泛参与基因的表达调控,表现出各种生物学功能。CTCF参与染色质重塑和基因印迹等表观遗传调控并且起关键作用。CTCF参与的调控若发生异常将引起生长发育或神经功能异常等疾病。作者就近年来CTCF与表观遗传、疾病之间的关系作一介绍。
CTCF as a multivalent eukaryotic transcription factor plays a diverse range of roles in regulation of various genes through the binding of its 11 zinc fingers to CTCF consensus sites or various proteins. CTCF is involved in multiple aspects of epigenetic regulation including regulation of chromatin remodeling and genomic imprinting. Deregulation of these processes result in a group of diseases are characterized by growth, development, and neurological dysfunction. This paper reviews recent researches that highlight the links between CTCF, epigenetics and diseases.
出处
《中华医学遗传学杂志》
CAS
CSCD
北大核心
2012年第2期176-180,共5页
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics
基金
基金项目:国家自然科学基金(30870957)