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Non-coding RNA transcription and RNA-directed DNA methylation in Arabidopsis.
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Molecular plant [Mol Plant] 2014 Sep; Vol. 7 (9), pp. 1406-1414. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jun 25. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- RNA-directed DNA methylation (RdDM) is responsible for transcriptional silencing of endogenous transposable elements and introduced transgenes. This process requires non-coding RNAs produced by DNA-dependent RNA polymerases IV and V (Pol IV and Pol V). Pol IV-produced non-coding RNAs are precursors of 24-nt small interfering RNAs, whereas Pol V-produced ncRNAs directly act as scaffold RNAs. In this review, we summarize recent advances in the understanding of RdDM. In particular, we focus on the mechanisms underlying the recruitment of Pol IV and Pol V to chromatin and the targeting of RdDM.<br /> (© The Author 2014. Published by the Molecular Plant Shanghai Editorial Office in association with Oxford University Press on behalf of CSPB and IPPE, SIBS, CAS.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1752-9867
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Molecular plant
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24966349
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/mp/ssu075