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Groucho/Tup1 family co-repressors in plant development
- Source :
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Trends in Plant Science . Mar2008, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p137-144. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Transcription repression is emerging as a key regulatory mechanism underlying cell fate specification and body patterning in both animals and plants. In animals and fungi, the Groucho (Gro)/Tup1 family co-repressors generate the repressed chromatin state in genetic loci that control major developmental decisions ranging from dorsal–ventral patterning to eye development. In higher plants, information about the Gro/Tup1 co-repressors is beginning to emerge. Several recent publications have revealed both conserved and unique structural and mechanistic features of plant Gro/Tup1 co-repressors, including LEUNIG (LUG), TOPLESS (TPL) and WUSCHEL-INTERACTING PROTEINS (WSIPs). These co-repressors regulate key developmental processes in floral organ identity specification, embryo apical-basal fate determination, and stem cell maintenance at the shoot apex. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *GENETIC transcription
*PLANT cells & tissues
*ANIMAL genetics
*CHROMATIN
*PROTEINS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13601385
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Trends in Plant Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31307560
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2007.12.005