Unique chromatin remodeling and transcriptional regulation in spermatogenesis - PubMed (original) (raw)

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. 2002 Jun 21;296(5576):2176-8.

doi: 10.1126/science.1070963.

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Unique chromatin remodeling and transcriptional regulation in spermatogenesis

Paolo Sassone-Corsi. Science. 2002.

Abstract

Most of our knowledge of transcriptional regulation comes from studies in somatic cells. However, increasing evidence reveals that gene regulation mechanisms are different in haploid germ cells. A number of highly specialized strategies operate during spermatogenesis. These include a unique chromatin reorganization program and the use of distinct promoter elements and specific transcription factors. Deciphering the rules governing transcriptional control during spermatogenesis will provide valuable insights of biomedical importance.

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