Target gene identification via nuclear receptor binding site prediction

Methods Mol Biol. 2010:674:241-9. doi: 10.1007/978-1-60761-854-6_15.

Abstract

In spite of numerous advances in recent years, the complete list of direct target genes for nuclear receptors remains elusive. The integrated application of new computational and experimental methods reviewed in this chapter provides insight into the complex network of regulatory pathways mediated by nuclear receptors which is expected to improve the understanding of the physiology and the pathology of metabolism, development, homeostasis, and other fundamental processes.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • Binding Sites
  • Computational Biology / methods*
  • Genes*
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear / metabolism*

Substances

  • Receptors, Cytoplasmic and Nuclear