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Heterokaryon Technique for Analysis of Cell Type-specific Localization
Published on: March 11, 2011
The contribution of nuclear compartmentalization to gene regulation
1Institute of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, 1649-028 Lisbon, Portugal. carmo.fonseca@fm.ul.pt
Abstract:
Recent developments in live-cell imaging are challenging our stereotyped view of the fixed cell nucleus. The emerging picture is that nuclear processes may rely on a constant flow of molecules between dynamic compartments created by relatively immobile binding or assembly sites. This article discusses current views on the origins of nuclear compartments and their roles in gene expression.
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