Regulation of the beta-globin locus

Curr Opin Genet Dev. 1993 Apr;3(2):232-7. doi: 10.1016/0959-437x(93)90028-n.

Abstract

Transcription of the human beta-globin gene cluster depends upon upstream regulatory sequences, which are collectively termed the locus control region. Recent studies have provided new insights into how the individual genes of the cluster are regulated through development. The crux of transcriptional activation is how the locus control region communicates with the gene-proximal regulatory elements.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Base Sequence
  • Chromatin / ultrastructure
  • Erythroid Precursor Cells / metabolism
  • Erythropoiesis / genetics
  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • Globins / biosynthesis
  • Globins / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • Mice, Transgenic
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins / biosynthesis
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins / genetics
  • Regulatory Sequences, Nucleic Acid*
  • Transcription Factors / physiology
  • Transcription, Genetic

Substances

  • Chromatin
  • Recombinant Fusion Proteins
  • Transcription Factors
  • Globins