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Cell cycle variations in chromatin structure detected by DNase I.

D A Prentice, R A Tobey, L R Gurley

    Experimental Cell Research
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Chromatin structure changes throughout the cell cycle. Deoxyribonuclease I (DNase I) probe reveals chromatin is more accessible in G1 phase and becomes increasingly condensed from S phase to mitosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cell Biology
    • Molecular Biology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Chromatin structure is dynamic and changes during the cell cycle.
    • Understanding these changes is crucial for cell division and function.
    • Deoxyribonuclease I (DNase I) is a useful enzyme for probing DNA accessibility.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate dynamic changes in chromatin structure during the interphase of the cell cycle.
    • To utilize DNase I as a sensitive probe for chromatin condensation.
    • To correlate chromatin structure with specific cell cycle phases (G1, S, G2, M).

    Main Methods:

    • Synchronization of Chinese hamster (CHO) cells into G1, S, and M phases.
    • Isolation of nuclei and digestion with DNase I at various time points.
    • Monitoring DNase I digestion kinetics to assess chromatin accessibility.

    Main Results:

    • Chromatin was significantly more accessible to DNase I during G1 phase.
    • A gradual increase in chromatin condensation and inaccessibility to DNase I was observed from early S phase through G2 and M phases.
    • Minimal structural variations were noted in late G1 and early S phases.

    Conclusions:

    • The cell cycle is characterized by a cycle of chromatin condensation and decondensation.
    • These findings support the existence of a chromatin condensation cycle during both interphase and mitosis.
    • DNase I is a valuable tool for studying cell cycle-dependent chromatin dynamics.

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