Always on the Move: Overview on Chromatin Dynamics within Nuclear Processes

  • Charlotte M Delvaux de Fenffe
  • , Jolijn Govers
  • , Francesca Mattiroli*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Our genome is organized into chromatin, a dynamic and modular structure made of nucleosomes. Chromatin organization controls access to the DNA sequence, playing a fundamental role in cell identity and function. How nucleosomes enable these processes is an active area of study. In this review, we provide an overview of chromatin dynamics, its properties, mechanisms, and functions. We highlight the diverse ways by which chromatin dynamics is controlled during transcription, DNA replication, and repair. Recent technological developments have promoted discoveries in this area, to which we provide an outlook on future research directions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2138-2153
Number of pages16
JournalBiochemistry
Volume64
Issue number10
Early online date1 May 2025
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 May 2025
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • chromatin dynamics
  • nucleosome
  • DNA sequence
  • chromatin organization

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