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Yin Yang 1: Function, Mechanisms, and Glia
Ada G Rodríguez-Campuzano1, Francisco Castelán1, Luisa C Hernández-Kelly2
1Departamento de Biología Celular y Fisiología, Unidad Foránea Tlaxcala, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala, Mexico.
Abstract:
Yin Yang 1 is a ubiquitously expressed transcription factor that has been extensively studied given its particular dual transcriptional regulation. Yin Yang 1 is involved in various cellular processes like cell cycle progression, cell differentiation, DNA repair, cell survival and apoptosis among others. Its malfunction or alteration leads to disease and even to malignant transformation. This transcription factor is essential for the proper central nervous system development and function. The activity of Yin Yang 1 depends on its interacting partners, promoter environment and chromatin structure, however, its mechanistic activity is not completely understood. In this review, we briefly discuss the Yin Yang 1 structure, post-translational modifications, interactions, mechanistic functions and its participation in neurodevelopment. We also discuss its expression and critical involvement in the physiology and physiopathology of glial cells, summarizing the contribution of Yin Yang 1 on different aspects of cellular function.
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